By Laura Bailey 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…
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By Shelly Koch 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…
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By Dana Brady 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…
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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…
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By Leland Schipper My Wife is a Teacher and This Year is Going to Be Hard
August days spent watching her prepare her room for new kids are always some of my favorite days of the…
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By Courtney Walter 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.…
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By Lindsay Meier So God Made a Student
God looked down on His world full of wisdom and said, “I need learners.” So God made a student. God…
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By Mary Ann Blair 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…
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By Jenny Rapson 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…
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By Megan Hardwick I Bought School Supplies Today—Please Don’t Judge Me
Please don't judge me. I’m standing in the store buying school supplies today. I’m filled with so many emotions as I…
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By Kristin Gierke Knott What Teachers Want Parents To Know As Everyone Weighs the Options
Dear parents . . . please, just hear me out. As plans for this school year start falling into place,…
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5 Books To Read With Your Newly-Minted Kindergartener
Even though the school year ahead is looking a little uncertain, one thing is still true: milestones are milestones, and…
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