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Social and Emotional Learning

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September 10, 2019 The “Feel-Good” Message That Has Some Teachers Feeling Bad

There’s a cheerful message that’s being passed around on social media. It’s appeared on school banners and classroom doors and at least one hallway mural.…

September 4, 2019 Social and Emotional Learning: How to Foster These Skills in Your Classroom

How many of you are familiar with the term, “emotional intelligence”? To be honest, when I first heard about it, I thought emotional intelligence was…

August 21, 2019 Celebrating with Bronze Medals

Like most people, I’m a sucker for an inspirational sports story. Whether it’s the classic underdog victory or a moment of sheer perseverance, these stories…

August 6, 2019 Just Keep Swimming

One of my all-time favorite Pixar characters has to be Dory from Finding Nemo. This lovable Royal Tang is upbeat, caring, fiercely loyal, and always…

July 17, 2019 Your Summertime Assignment

Maybe it’s just me, but I feel our society has grown progressively more demanding of working professionals, especially teachers. Where once an individual was recognized…

July 3, 2019 A Run in the Rain

I’m a runner. There’s nothing I love more than a brisk jog in the early morning with a cool wind at my back. Unfortunately, Mother…

June 26, 2019 PBL and the Magic of Staying Outside the Lines

A friend recently confided in me that she has a new passion—adult coloring books. At first, I looked at her and thought, “Really—how old ARE…

June 12, 2019 Kindness Goes a Long Way

It all began when my car gave a slight shudder as I drove down the interstate one cold, dark evening. Now, in terms of things…