Articles to empower great teachers
Empowered believes in the power and opportunity of great teachers. We’ve offered them a platform for collaboration, inspiration, trust, respect, and resources for 30+ years and – today – count 54,000+ teachers in our Educator Community.
While they practice their craft in every imaginable setting, they all share a passion for helping every student discover and develop their unique skills and passions while preparing them for success in not just the classroom but in life ahead.
Empower – WHAT WE’RE READING NOW
In “Empower”, Spencer and Juliani spotlight the benefits of – and provide strategies for – giving students greater ownership in the classroom.
SEL in the Classroom
SEL (social-emotional learning) can create great value in the classroom but it can also be intimidating and feel overwhelming. Let’s simplify.
Creating Classroom Community
Creating Classroom Community is a vital part of back-to-school for teachers who want to maximize student impact for the entire school year.
TEACHER’S LOUNGE – Movement
Episode 3 of our “Teacher’s Lounge” series finds Mik Love chatting with an educator and our CEO about movement as a tool for learning.
ACTIVITY OF THE MONTH Blooming with Achievements
May 2025’s educator-approved Empowered Activity of the Month is BLOOMING WITH ACHIEVEMENTS. Created by our staff, students reflect on al they have accomplished – and all they want to do.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 2025
We’re recognizing teachers for their passion and the opportunity they have to nurture students – preparing them for success in life.
TRANSFORMING EDUCATION – Adaptive Learning
We’re recognizing teachers for their passion and the opportunity they have to nurture students – preparing them for success in life.
ACTIVITY OF THE MONTH My Favorite Mistake
April 2025’s teacher-validated Empowered Activity of the Month is MY FAVORITE MISTAKE. Created by our staff, students will experience the benefits of failure.
WHAT WE’RE READING NOW Shift This!
In “Launch”, Spencer and Juliani give practical strategies teachers can incorporate into the classroom immediately.
IGNITING SPARKS End-of-Year Inspiration for Students
As the school year starts to wind down, there are lots of easy ways to shake up your classroom to inspire students to look back – and ahead.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Find Your Grind
Empowered and Find Your Grind have partnered on an activity that helps students see opportunity in their Lifestyle Assessment results.
TEACHER’S LOUNGE – Choice
Episode 2 of our “Teacher’s Lounge” video series finds Mik Love speaking with two educators about the importance of CHOICE – and how we can choose success.