215. A Systematic and Scientific Approach to Parent Communication With Guest Amanda Farrar

It's time to hear the top episode of 2025, and it’s easy to see why this was a crowd favorite! I’m joined by high school chemistry and physics teacher Amanda Farrar, who shares her system for parent communication. She uses an intentional, data-driven approach that builds trust, lowers stress, and keeps the focus on student growth. From practical email scripts and real classroom stories to handling tough parent moments and using AI to save time, this episode is full of ideas you can try right away to make parent communication a whole lot easier!

➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode215

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• Episode 70, It Isn’t an Attack on You: Dealing with Difficult Parents with Guest Zach Matson
• Episode 90, Classroom Management Philosophy for Secondary Science Teachers
• Episode 91, My Top 5 Classroom Management Routines and Procedures for High School Science Teachers
• Episode 93, Simple Strategies for Classroom Management