The Pros and Cons of Year-Round Teaching

The Pros and Cons of Year-Round Teaching

Did you know that a couple hundred thousand teachers leave the profession every year? Less than 3% of these are leaving due to retirement. This attrition rate of nearly 8% is a bit alarming. Additionally, enrollment in teacher preparation programs has fallen...
Mindfulness tip #3:  Routine & Organization

Mindfulness tip #3: Routine & Organization

It’s the second week back at school. The newness has already worn off and the struggle has begun. Clothes are strewn across the floor like fall leaves after a heavy storm. You’ve found part of your clean uniform, but the other half looks like it’s been chewed on by...
July 4th – Making it Real for a New Generation

July 4th – Making it Real for a New Generation

As the sky darkens and the people gather, anticipating that patriotic show of lights, a small child wonders… He/she knows Christmas is about God, Thanksgiving is about the Pilgrims and turkey. But what exactly is the 4th of July all about? They don’t talk much about...