The Testing Tax: Why Teachers Are So Tired Right Now

The Testing Tax: Why Teachers Are So Tired Right Now

April 29, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 298

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Vanessa discusses the hidden toll of testing season on teachers and offers practical advice for managing fatigue.

Send us Fan Mail This week, Vanessa talks about a tax no one warns teachers about: the hidden toll of testing season. If you are extra tired right now, emotionally thin, strangely drained, or wondering why you still feel exhausted after a weekend, this episode is for you. She also shares a practical Teacher Hack for tired humans and explains why many educators who find this show are already in the Decide stage of career transition long before they realize it. In This Episode The Testing...

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