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Parents

Three Things I Learned in My First Year as a Principal and a New Year’s Resolution

If you ask an educator to think back to their first year of teaching, you will probably get a wide range of reactions, but the general consensus will likely be that it was a difficult year. This...

Teaching

Strong Student Relationships Aren't Just Beneficial, They're Essential

As educators, we have each had the pleasure of teaching at least one “challenging” student. Some of us have had the privilege of educating the “challenging” student every year of our career. Have you...

Teaching

How You Can Help Your Students Cope With Holiday Stress

Not all of your students look forward to the upcoming holiday season. [pullquote position="right"]For many, this time off brings a lot of stress and anxiety.[/pullquote] Students may exhibit more...

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11 Inspiring Stories That Got Us Through 2018

We made it through 2018, perhaps a little bruised but as energized as ever to tackle the challenges in education in the year to come. But before we do that, let’s look back at how our network of...

We Know All About College Financial Assistance, Here's How You Do It Better

Financial assistance for families with college-bound students has seen big changes in timing since 2016. The new process begins much earlier with students now able to complete the Free Application...

Teaching

Yes, I've Been Hit by Students, But I Still Believe Suspensions and Expulsions Are Not the Answer

Betsy DeVos wants to end the Obama-era discipline guidance that addresses the over-suspension and expulsion of students of color. Betsy DeVos is wrong. And I say that as a special educator serving...