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Data-Driven Ways to Boost Teacher Engagement This Year – Bonus Episode with Alpaca

In this episode, I’m joined by Karen Borchert, Founder and CEO of Alpaca, for a powerful conversation about data-driven ways to boost teacher engagement. You’ll also hear surprising insights about teacher well-being plus actionable strategies and digital tools that school leaders can use to cultivate a more positive and supportive school culture. Tune in if you’re looking to create an environment where educators feel seen, valued, and energized!

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Tips for Boosting Teacher Engagement

  • Small, authentic actions build stronger school culture.
  • Teacher feedback often reveals surprising positive sentiment.
  • Personalized recognition matters more than big programs.
  • Little wins, like handwritten notes, create lasting impact.

SPONSORED BY Alpaca

This episode is sponsored by Alpaca, the teacher wellbeing platform designed for schools.

If you’re a school leader who wants to support your staff without adding more to your plate, Alpaca is your new favorite tool. Their 2-minute semantic pulse check-ins help you understand how your teachers are doing—no sliding scales or scores, just meaningful words like “valued,” “disconnected,” “joyful,” or “stretched thin.”

Plus, Alpaca’s free resource library is packed with hundreds of FREE, practical, ready-to-use tools for recognition, connection, and culture-building — so you don’t have to start from scratch.

Learn more and get started at getalpaca.com/easyedtech — and listeners get 15% off when they come on for their first school year.

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Dr. Monica Burns is a former classroom teacher, Author, Speaker, and Curriculum & EdTech Consultant. Visit her site ClassTechTips.com for more ideas on how to become a tech-savvy teacher.

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