When I was kid, Goldilocks used to scare the crap out of me. I just didn’t get that story. Every other adventure had a happy ending. Dumbo flew. Pinocchio stopped lying and turned into a real boy. Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty got married. It seemed like every other…
For the last few days I’ve been grappling with news stories, numbers adding up, ever-expanding circles on maps and wondering, “What world have I woken up in?” Like other members of my profession, I’ve been scrambling to generate weeks worth of “stand alone” plans, uploading documents to websites, and creating…
Finding ways to help children feel seen and heard during times of trauma is one of the most daunting aspects of any teacher’s job description. Educators are not only charged with sculpting young minds — we’re also obliged to protect them. Making sure children feel comforted and encouraged is our…
Emily has a different take on what it means to be an extraordinary teacher. She believes that forming a strong bond has a profound effect on student outcomes. It may be controversial but her success tells a story. Parents and teachers alike might just up their game by listening…
Early on in my teaching career, I struggled to find the balance between being an authority figure and being a real person with my students. When I came down on them they tuned me out. If I was too accepting, they walked all over me. After I became a mother,…
As an adult, it can be hard to find balance in a life that demands both work and rest. We’ve all heard the old adage, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” and there’s definitely truth to it. Too much time at the grind dulls our edges….
Over the past 18 years that Emily Denbow Morrison has been teaching high school English, she has seen firsthand the widespread growth of vaping addiction among her students. “It used to be considered an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ problem for our teens. Now it’s a ‘within sight, on…
The true strength of women‘s spirits is revealed in many of these stories about incredible women of the past and present. We recommend every little girl to read these brilliant stories to feel inspired and energized about their own potential. Because that’s what these women saw – their potential. The next…
My husband and I recently celebrated our 18th year of marriage at the lake with four teenage girls and our three children. Yes, you read this right. On the anniversary of the day we said “I do,” we packed three coolers full of frozen food, three bags of chips, snacks,…
Some kids are natural learners: They love school, and doing schoolwork at home is a pleasure, not a chore. But not all children love studying—and some simply aren’t good at it. In that latter case, our experts say it’s important to step in and help your children find their bearings.