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Teacher Wellbeing
The Science Behind Teaching With Energy and Intention

Teaching is one of the most demanding jobs out there (physically, mentally, and emotionally). And yet, when breaks roll around, many teachers feel guilty for taking them. The to-do list looms. The emails pile up. The pressure to “use the time wisely” kicks in.

Angelica Diaz
July 18, 2025
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Strategic Planning
Lead the Year Before It Starts
Before your team returns, there’s a small window to reset systems, clean up routines, and make sure the year starts strong. You don’t need to overhaul everything; just focus on the right moves that will support instruction.
AI in Education
The 3 Biggest Myths About AI in Education
What do teachers really think about AI in the classroom? We debunk the 3 most common myths, and show how AI can support teaching and learning.
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
The Most Common Mistakes in Speaking Rubrics and How to Fix Them
Most speaking rubrics fall short. This post breaks down five common mistakes and shows you how to create rubrics that can support student growth.
Product Updates
New Plans: More Access, More Flexibility, and AI Feedback for All
AI feedback now included on the Free Plan. The new Team Plan offers flexible seat types and PO checkout. Explore what's new.
Product Updates
Proficiency-Based AI Grading: Support Students in Reaching the Next Level
Proficiency-Based AI Grading is here. Align to ACTFL, WIDA, and more, set targets, and give students feedback that helps them grow.
Product Updates
Introducing Short Answer Pages: A Faster Way to Check Understanding
Short Answer Pages are here. Ideal for vocab, translation, and quick checks with instant grading based on your answer key.
How to Use Speakable
How AI Feedback Works in Speakable
Learn how Speakable uses AI feedback to support student growth with grading summaries, proficiency estimates, grammar help, and more.
Strategic Planning
Strategic Summer Planning Tips for School Leaders
Set your teachers up for success without asking more of them. This post offers three practical ways school leaders can strengthen planning systems over the summer.
Strategic Planning
The Hidden Cost of Manual Lesson Planning in Your School
Lesson planning drains time and energy from your staff. This post breaks down the hidden impact on school operations and teacher wellbeing and outlines what school leaders can do differently.
AI to Support Teachers
How to Choose the Right EdTech for Your School
Choosing EdTech doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Learn how school leaders can evaluate tools with clarity, strategy, and the right framework.
AI in Education
3 AI Tools Every Teacher Should Know (That Actually Save You Time)
This blog breaks down how to use AI in the classroom to save time, reduce stress, and stay focused on real learning—not just survival.
School Culture & Leadership
What Teachers Value Most in School Leadership
Clear communication, real support, and a culture they can trust. Designed for school leaders who want to lead with purpose and build lasting teacher relationships.
Planning & Routines
The Sunday Night Panic: How Teachers Can Plan Their Week in Just 15 Minutes
A quick weekly reset for teachers who feel the Sunday scaries. Learn a simple 15-minute routine to plan ahead, protect your time, and start the week with clarity.
Product Updates
A Faster, Smarter Builder for Speakable Activities
The Builder just got faster—bulk creation, smarter layouts, and a pass/fail criteria generator for open response are live
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
Supporting Exam Readiness with Speakable
Use Speakable to prepare students for AP, IB, ACCESS, and Seal of Biliteracy exams with structured speaking and writing practice in the target language.
AI in Education
12 AI Tools That Can Help Teachers Save Time and Support Students
These 10 AI-powered platforms are designed to support teachers by making everyday tasks a little more manageable.
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
Creating Engaging Quizzes
Learn how to design quizzes that boost retention, encourage creativity, and keep students motivated. Explore real-life examples like scenario-based questions, multimedia-enhanced activities, and combining Repeat and Respond for maximum impact.
AI in Education
AI in Education: What We’ve Learned in 2024 and Where We’re Headed
In this post, we explore how AI is changing classrooms, the challenges it brings, and how we can ensure it improves learning instead of complicating it.
School Culture & Leadership
Why Curriculum Doesn’t Stick and How to Fix It
Struggling with curriculum implementation? Discover how Teams can simplify sharing, grading, and collaboration for teachers.
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
Keep Students Engaged with Real-Time Feedback
Instant feedback keeps students engaged: auto-grade responses, real-time speech transcription, and grammar checks help them improve instantly.
Planning & Routines
Create Standards-Aligned Activities in Minutes, Not Hours
Build and assign standards-based speaking and writing tasks in less time without sacrificing quality or consistency.
How to Use Speakable
How to Enable Microphone and Speech Recognition
Step-by-step guide to enable microphone and speech features on Safari, Chrome desktop, and mobile devices.
How to Use Speakable
How to Turn a Quizlet Set into a Speaking Exercise or Assignment
You can now turn a Quizlet set into a Listen & Repeat activity in seconds using Speakable’s Bulk Creator. Just paste, preview, and assign.
How to Use Speakable
How AI Grading Works in Speakable
Discover the grading power of Speakable! Whether it's simple pass/fail or detailed rubrics, customize your assessments for student success.
How to Use Speakable
Creating and Using Rubrics for Automatic Grading in Speakable
Learn how to use the Rubric Builder, apply templates, and make grading way easier with just a few clicks.
How to Use Speakable
How to Prepare Students for the ACCESS Speaking Test: Use Real-Time WIDA Feedback to Boost Scores
Explore how AI and LLM offer a new angle in language proficiency assessment for ACCESS test prep
How to Use Speakable
How to Create a Simulated Dialogue Activity in Speakable
Use Spoken Open Response pages to build realistic, back-and-forth conversation practice, no grading required.
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
Spanish Pronunciation Guide
Understanding the pronunciation rules of Spanish can significantly enhance your speaking and listening skills. This guide will walk you thro
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
Unleashing the Potential of Your Language Learners
The initial phase of learning a second language is a fascinating odyssey that often merges triumphs, challenges, and occasional...
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
How to Create a Safe Place to Practice Speaking
Speaking a new language can be daunting, especially in front of friends and classmates. Make your language students feel at ease...
Planning & Routines
Travel Projects that Inspire
Looking for new ways to have your students explore the Spanish-speaking world? Send them on a trip!
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
Spanish Grammar 101: Present Perfect Tense Explained
In Spanish, the present perfect tense is one of the most important tenses to learn.
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
Foreign Language Anxiety Is Real. Here’s How Teachers Can Help.
You’ve probably heard other teachers, professors, and business professionals discuss the advantages of knowing a second language in the...
AI in Education
The 3 Biggest Myths About AI in Education
What do teachers really think about AI in the classroom? We debunk the 3 most common myths, and show how AI can support teaching and learning.
Product Updates
New Plans: More Access, More Flexibility, and AI Feedback for All
AI feedback now included on the Free Plan. The new Team Plan offers flexible seat types and PO checkout. Explore what's new.
Product Updates
Proficiency-Based AI Grading: Support Students in Reaching the Next Level
Proficiency-Based AI Grading is here. Align to ACTFL, WIDA, and more, set targets, and give students feedback that helps them grow.
Product Updates
Introducing Short Answer Pages: A Faster Way to Check Understanding
Short Answer Pages are here. Ideal for vocab, translation, and quick checks with instant grading based on your answer key.
AI in Education
3 AI Tools Every Teacher Should Know (That Actually Save You Time)
This blog breaks down how to use AI in the classroom to save time, reduce stress, and stay focused on real learning—not just survival.
Product Updates
A Faster, Smarter Builder for Speakable Activities
The Builder just got faster—bulk creation, smarter layouts, and a pass/fail criteria generator for open response are live
AI in Education
12 AI Tools That Can Help Teachers Save Time and Support Students
These 10 AI-powered platforms are designed to support teachers by making everyday tasks a little more manageable.
AI in Education
AI in Education: What We’ve Learned in 2024 and Where We’re Headed
In this post, we explore how AI is changing classrooms, the challenges it brings, and how we can ensure it improves learning instead of complicating it.
How to Use Speakable
How to Enable Microphone and Speech Recognition
Step-by-step guide to enable microphone and speech features on Safari, Chrome desktop, and mobile devices.
How to Use Speakable
How to Turn a Quizlet Set into a Speaking Exercise or Assignment
You can now turn a Quizlet set into a Listen & Repeat activity in seconds using Speakable’s Bulk Creator. Just paste, preview, and assign.
How to Use Speakable
Creating and Using Rubrics for Automatic Grading in Speakable
Learn how to use the Rubric Builder, apply templates, and make grading way easier with just a few clicks.
How to Use Speakable
How AI Grading Works in Speakable
Discover the grading power of Speakable! Whether it's simple pass/fail or detailed rubrics, customize your assessments for student success.
How to Use Speakable
How to Prepare Students for the ACCESS Speaking Test: Use Real-Time WIDA Feedback to Boost Scores
Explore how AI and LLM offer a new angle in language proficiency assessment for ACCESS test prep
How to Use Speakable
How to Create a Simulated Dialogue Activity in Speakable
Use Spoken Open Response pages to build realistic, back-and-forth conversation practice, no grading required.
Teacher Wellbeing
The Science Behind Teaching With Energy and Intention
Teaching is one of the most demanding jobs out there (physically, mentally, and emotionally). And yet, when breaks roll around, many teachers feel guilty for taking them. The to-do list looms. The emails pile up. The pressure to “use the time wisely” kicks in.
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
The Most Common Mistakes in Speaking Rubrics and How to Fix Them
Most speaking rubrics fall short. This post breaks down five common mistakes and shows you how to create rubrics that can support student growth.
How to Use Speakable
How AI Feedback Works in Speakable
Learn how Speakable uses AI feedback to support student growth with grading summaries, proficiency estimates, grammar help, and more.
Planning & Routines
The Sunday Night Panic: How Teachers Can Plan Their Week in Just 15 Minutes
A quick weekly reset for teachers who feel the Sunday scaries. Learn a simple 15-minute routine to plan ahead, protect your time, and start the week with clarity.
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
Supporting Exam Readiness with Speakable
Use Speakable to prepare students for AP, IB, ACCESS, and Seal of Biliteracy exams with structured speaking and writing practice in the target language.
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
Creating Engaging Quizzes
Learn how to design quizzes that boost retention, encourage creativity, and keep students motivated. Explore real-life examples like scenario-based questions, multimedia-enhanced activities, and combining Repeat and Respond for maximum impact.
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
Keep Students Engaged with Real-Time Feedback
Instant feedback keeps students engaged: auto-grade responses, real-time speech transcription, and grammar checks help them improve instantly.
Planning & Routines
Create Standards-Aligned Activities in Minutes, Not Hours
Build and assign standards-based speaking and writing tasks in less time without sacrificing quality or consistency.
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
Spanish Pronunciation Guide
Understanding the pronunciation rules of Spanish can significantly enhance your speaking and listening skills. This guide will walk you thro
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
Unleashing the Potential of Your Language Learners
The initial phase of learning a second language is a fascinating odyssey that often merges triumphs, challenges, and occasional...
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
How to Create a Safe Place to Practice Speaking
Speaking a new language can be daunting, especially in front of friends and classmates. Make your language students feel at ease...
Planning & Routines
Travel Projects that Inspire
Looking for new ways to have your students explore the Spanish-speaking world? Send them on a trip!
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
Spanish Grammar 101: Present Perfect Tense Explained
In Spanish, the present perfect tense is one of the most important tenses to learn.
Speaking Activities & AI Tips
Foreign Language Anxiety Is Real. Here’s How Teachers Can Help.
You’ve probably heard other teachers, professors, and business professionals discuss the advantages of knowing a second language in the...
Strategic Planning
Lead the Year Before It Starts
Before your team returns, there’s a small window to reset systems, clean up routines, and make sure the year starts strong. You don’t need to overhaul everything; just focus on the right moves that will support instruction.
Strategic Planning
Strategic Summer Planning Tips for School Leaders
Set your teachers up for success without asking more of them. This post offers three practical ways school leaders can strengthen planning systems over the summer.
Strategic Planning
The Hidden Cost of Manual Lesson Planning in Your School
Lesson planning drains time and energy from your staff. This post breaks down the hidden impact on school operations and teacher wellbeing and outlines what school leaders can do differently.
AI to Support Teachers
How to Choose the Right EdTech for Your School
Choosing EdTech doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Learn how school leaders can evaluate tools with clarity, strategy, and the right framework.
School Culture & Leadership
What Teachers Value Most in School Leadership
Clear communication, real support, and a culture they can trust. Designed for school leaders who want to lead with purpose and build lasting teacher relationships.
School Culture & Leadership
Why Curriculum Doesn’t Stick and How to Fix It
Struggling with curriculum implementation? Discover how Teams can simplify sharing, grading, and collaboration for teachers.

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