Homeschooling Just Didn’t Work For Me
I stared at the computer screen nervously. I was on a chat forum dedicated to homeschooling, and I had a burning question to ask. How do you home…
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Teachers Are Working Hard—Let’s Love Them Harder
Today I received an email from the online director for our school district. The email talked about the challenges they have faced in the first week…
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To the Mom Who Just Dropped Her Kids Off At School: It’s OK To Cry
I told myself I wasn’t going to cry. We were ready to go back to school: a new bookbag, a new lunchbox, and a brand new accessory, a mask.…
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To My Kids’ Teachers As the School Year Begins
Dear teachers, In less than a week you will be welcoming my children to your classrooms. Something you have done for hundreds of thousands of…
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Dear Middle School Girls, Make Your Mistakes But Remember Who the Real You is
Dear girls, My sweet middle school female students. I stand up in front of you daily and teach you about the periodic table, the different types of…
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My Teacher Heart Wasn’t Ready For How This Feels
My heart wasn’t ready for how this feels. We went back to some in-person teacher work this week and here is my room ready with the desks spread…
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Dear Parents, Educators Are Working So Hard For Your Kids
We’re working so hard, you know. I’m a school counselor and a mom—and right now, I’m also a basket case. I’ve been a very small part of our…
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So God Made a Student
And on the eighth day, God looked down on His world full of wisdom and said, “I need learners.” So God made a student. God said, “I need…
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The Sight of Pencils and Crayons Feels Like a Punch to the Gut
This caught me a little off guard—the sight of fully-stocked shelves of school supplies. I knew they were bound to show up eventually. Stores have…
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Pediatrician’s Viral Back-to-School Advice To Parents is What We All Need Right Now
If you’re like most pandemic parents (ahem, like ME!!), you’re probably some level of worried about sending your kids back to school…
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