Episode Summary

Get back to school with Annie and Nichole! In this episode, we share our best strategies for starting the year strong with a new class of students.

Topics Discussed

- Staying organized at the beginning of the year

- Starting strong with routines and procedures

- Co-creating expectations with your class

- What can you skip to save yourself time and money?

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