By Natasha Carlow This Isn’t the Start To School You Deserved, But We’ll Make the Most of it
I remember dropping you off at daycare the first time. You were just three months old. I sat in the…
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By Becky Beresford Dear Mama, It’s OK if You Feel Like You’ve Made the Wrong Choice
It’s another school morning and I lie awake staring at my ceiling, wondering if I’ve made the wrong choice. There’s…
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By Annie Barkalow 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…
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By Rebekah Warren In So Many Ways, it Feels Like Time Has Stopped—But Then I Notice How Much You’ve Grown
My 4-year-old came out of her room wearing a too-small shirt this morning. I was genuinely confused. Did she grow…
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By Jaymi Torrez My Kids Need Me, But Right Now My Students Need Me More
When I decided to become a teacher, my reasons were doing so were clear. First of all, I’ve wanted to…
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By Jennifer Thompson 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…
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By Melissa Ohden I Miss My Daughter’s Friends, Too
As the pandemic has separated us from those we love, I’ve been surprised by some of the people I miss…
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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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By Whitney Ballard Dear Kids, We’ll Make the Best of This School Year Together
Welcome to homeschool! I’m glad you’re here. I’m no third grade teacher, but I’ll do my best. I might have…
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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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