S2 E02: The Teacher Voice: Advocacy Without Burnout | Schoolwide Download

Описание: “Sometimes the most professional thing you can say is… ‘no.’”

Welcome back to Schoolwide Download — Season 2: Beyond the Lesson Plan. In this episode, hosts Dave Clark and Robin Szary from the Butler County Educational Service Center (BCESC) tackle a topic usually reserved for hushed hallway whispers: Teacher Advocacy.

How do you find your voice, set healthy boundaries, and speak up for what you need without being labeled “difficult” or burning out? We’re diving into the “voluntold” phenomenon, the invisible workload, and the spicy debate: Can you really say “no” and still be seen as a team player?

In this episode, we discuss:

· Real Advocacy: The difference between complaining and advocating for a better school culture.
· The Warning Signs: Identifying the "silent burnout indicators" we’ve accidentally normalized.
· The "No" Guilt: Why educators struggle with boundaries and how to redefine teamwork as sustainable, not sacrificial.

Try This Tomorrow: Protect your energy with the “One Yes + One No” Strategy. We walk you through a 2-minute exercise to help you reclaim your schedule and focus on what actually matters this week.

About Schoolwide Download: Brought to you by the Butler County ESC, Schoolwide Download explores the human side of education. From classroom chaos to professional growth, we blend instructional best practices with real teacher truths.

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