Gearing Up for the New (School) Year: A Video Playlist

All last week, the unmistakable signs that the school year was about to begin. Our first-year students were going through orientation, parents were moving students in, and meetings and faculty events were taking place. While I can't believe that summer is over and that it is time to start a new school year, I'm also excited to see my seniors and to get a new batch of secondary education students in my general methods courses.

To help you (and me) get psyched for the new school year, here is my "Welcome to the New School Year" video playlist (after the jump):

"Every Kid Needs a Champion" - Rita Pierson

"If I Knew Then: A Letter to Me on My First Day of Teaching" - SoulPancake and Edutopia

"A Pep Talk for Teachers and Students" - Kid President and SoulPancake

"This is the New Year" - A Great Big World

Here's to the new school year; may it be one of learning and fun for all involved!