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Building Relationships

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January 5, 2022 Ice Cream for Dinner and Encouraging Play

Should you ever eat ice cream for dinner at school? I never used to think so; I’m still not sure I do.…

December 20, 2021 Teachers, You’re Wonderful

What would you say is the most popular holiday movie? Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer? Miracle On 34th Street? I’ve always been partial to the classic…

November 24, 2021 Giving Thanks for Teachers

Thanksgiving is no time for despair. Even though things might be dark right now — so dark that optimism feels almost offensive…

November 22, 2021 Teachers, I’m Grateful for You

We’re now only days away from Thanksgiving. If you’re like me, you’re probably scrambling to tie up all the loose ends before you step out…

November 19, 2021 Connecting with the Community

When you consider the purpose of education, what ideas come to mind? For many of us, one intent would be to encourage our…

November 1, 2021 The Attitude of Gratitude

The other day, my computer mouse ran out of power. It happened right while I was in the middle of writing a paper, and to…

October 25, 2021 Remembering the Importance of Empathy

There’s a saying in educational circles which goes something like this, “If a child can speak several languages, calculate vast sums in their head, and…

October 20, 2021 Dear Educators: We NEED You!

I'd like to encourage every educator who is currently in the classroom to do one very important thing: please stay. I know i