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Helping new teachers think, act and teach like 20-year veterans.

Project 180 gives first-year teachers the frameworks and classroom tools veteran teachers took years to develop. We're building it now — sign up and get the early insights first.

The Mission
180 days of support for every new teacher
The Problem
44% of new teachers leave within 5 years
The Foundation
The Three Bones Framework
Wishbone. Backbone. Funnybone.

New teacher support that gets to the root — not just the symptoms.

Every first-year teacher hits the same painful moments — a parent who won’t engage, a class that won’t settle, a lesson that falls flat. Most resources hand you a tip. Project 180 gives you a foundation.

Built on the practices of state Teachers of the Year and decades of classroom research, it’s organized around your first 180 days — so the right support shows up exactly when you need it.

The Problem
New teachers care deeply — but no one hands them a plan, so every problem feels like a crisis.
The Solution
Project 180 teaches you what veteran teachers know — before your first year even starts.
While We Build It
Early tips and resources through our newsletter and social — join now, get them first.

The Three Bones Framework

To survive and thrive as a teacher, you need three bones — a Wishbone, a Backbone, and a Funnybone. They're our names for the three pillars every great teacher masters: mindset, management, and instruction.

The Wishbone
Positive Professionalism

Your mindset. Your belief in students sets their ceiling.

  • Expect great things
  • Believe in every student
  • Model a growth mindset
The Backbone
Trust-Based Management

Your classroom management. Students follow teachers they trust.

  • Set clear expectations
  • Follow through every time
  • Prevent problems with routines
The Funnybone
Engaging Instruction

Your instruction. Structure creates learning — feedback keeps it going.

  • Structure and scaffold every lesson
  • Give specific, frequent feedback
  • Deliver it all with passion

We didn't make this up. Researchers have spent decades studying millions of students to find out what the best teachers actually do. The Three Bones is that research — turned into plain language you can use on day one.

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Every topic that keeps new teachers up at night.

We're building a library of practical classroom guides for first-year teachers — each one rooted in the Three Bones Framework and written for the moments when you need real answers, not generic advice. Sign up to get early guides as they drop.

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Backbone
Dealing with "Crazy A**" Situations

When a student melts down, a parent shows up unannounced, or the day goes completely sideways.

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Wishbone
Handling Parent Communication

How to keep it professional, build trust, and handle parents who are difficult or disengaged.

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Funnybone
Are They Actually Learning?

How to know if your students are actually learning what you're teaching — and what to do when they're not.

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Funnybone
Picking the Right Teaching Strategy

Scaffolding, small groups, direct instruction — how to know what works and when to use it.

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Wishbone
Avoiding Burnout

How veteran teachers protect their energy, set limits, and stay in the classroom long-term.

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All Three Bones
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