Hooray For Monday
What would it take for every child — and teacher — to be excited for school on Monday mornings?
Hooray for Monday is an award-winning publication that supports teachers in reframing tough moments as rich—and hope-full—opportunities for learning in the week ahead. Hooray for Monday challenges educators to hone their skills as Instigators of Thought©; includes instructional ideas from our Inspired2Learn collection; and provides links to other useful tools and FREE Inspired Teaching programming. Each week, Hooray For Monday offers transformative and sustainable methods for shifting education away from compliance toward authentic engagement.
Actionable insights for creating classrooms in which everyone thrives
Inspiring advice from teachers, school leaders, and education changemakers
Transformative activities and strategies for authentically engaging learning
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From the Archives: Reset the Room | Hooray For Monday
This week’s Hooray For Monday features Jenna’s insights on new habits for the new year and Inspired Teaching resources for helping you keep your resolutions.
Thinking is Work! | Hooray For Monday
At the start of a new calendar year, and entering the second half of the school year, how can we help our brains learn new things?
How Do We “Do Happy?” | Hooray For Monday
What if, in addition to making resolutions, we start this new year by thinking about our aspirations and contributions?
Looking Ahead to 2026 | Hooray For Monday
The Inspired Teaching team shares their manifestations and aspirations for the year ahead.
Our Favorite Issues of 2025 | Hooray For Monday
Revisit our–and your–10 favorite issues of Inspired Teaching’s weekly professional learning resource, Hooray For Monday, in 2025.
What Our Teachers Are Teaching Us | Hooray For Monday
As we slide into the middle of SY25-26, we’re sharing 7 of the lessons we’ve learned while visiting Inspired Teaching Fellow classrooms this fall.
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Sharing Expert Advice and Insights
The educators and changemakers featured in Hooray For Monday have so many inspiring perspectives and experiences to share — sometimes we can’t fit them all into one issue! Check out our video collection for a peek into these conversations and additional resources for educators, parents, and all adults committed to creating a better learning experience.
Martha Graham’s ‘divine dissatisfaction’ can guide our reflection and remind us that, as professional learners, we can find joy in our progress while acknowledging we have more to learn.
