Hooray for Monday is an award-winning collection of resources we share at the start of every week. These resources feature questions, ideas, reflections, and actions we can all take to remodel the school experience for students. Hooray for Monday challenges teachers to hone their skills as Instigators of Thought©, includes instructional ideas from our #Inspired2Learn collection, and provides links to other useful tools and opportunities.

Hooray For Monday

Jenna shares how a malfunctioning thermostat inspired a new Inspired2Learn activity that plays a pivotal role in helping teachers build relationships in the classroom.

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August 12, 2024: Operating Instructions

Each week at our Inspired Teaching staff meeting, we begin with a brief exercise. This past week, each of us responded to the question: “What are you curious about?” The question connects directly with Inspired Teaching’s work to promote the kind of teaching that fuels—instead of stifles—curiosity.

Conversation with Helanius J. Wilkins on curiosity: https://soundcloud.com/inspiredteaching/january-26-2023-curiosity-is-everything

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November 17, 2025: (From the Archives) The Opposite of Curiosity

As you celebrate Thanksgiving, consider the many unique traditions around the country--and celebrate that diversity, as well!

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November 24, 2025: Thankful for Our Differences

Curiosity bridges divides among us, enables us to implement AI productively, and fuels student engagement. This means fueling curiosity should be high on your priority list.

Join the Inspired Teaching Curiosity Challenge: https://inspiredteaching.org/curiosity-challenge-2025/

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December 1, 2025: Are We Curious Yet?

Aleta speaks with journalist, professor, and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Dr. George Miller for his insight into watching, reading, and listening to the news today.

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December 8, 2025: It's All About Exploration

Hooray for Monday is an award-winning collection of resources from Center for Inspired Teaching, shared at the start of every week. These resources feature questions, ideas, reflections, and actions we can all take to remodel the school experience for students. Hooray for Monday challenges teachers to hone their skills as Instigators of Thought©, includes instructional ideas from our #Inspired2Learn collection, and provides links to other useful tools and opportunities.

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August 12, 2024: Operating Instructions

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