If you need an uplifting conversation to get you energized for the new school year, this episode is a can’t-miss! I’m talking with Dr. Deonna Smith about the ideas behind her new book, Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care.” Listen in as we discuss: What it means to be “rooted in joy” and how Deonna uncovered the meaning of that phrase in her own work as a teacher The types of internal work we can do as educators to create school-based practices that are rooted in joy What it looks like to have a classroom that is rooted in joy How joy arises naturally in equitable, humanizing environments How a classroom can be understand as an ecosystem in which every person and practice are interconnected Specific practices teachers can implement to create a classroom culture of equity, belonging, and care Learn more about Dr. Deonna Smith here: https://www.deonnasmithconsulting.com Get her new book here: https://amzn.to/3qdOLKB  Click here to read the transcript and participate in the discussion or, join our podcast Facebook group here to connect with other teachers and discuss the Truth for Teachers' podcast episodes.