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Extraordinary Educators: Kurt Russell – 2022 Teacher of the Year

“When I was growing up my mother told a story that when she was in high school she marched with

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Uplifting Black Excellence—It’s Not Just for Black History Month

When I was growing up, I always felt the love of my family wrapped around me. While our home was

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10 Ways to Get Involved in Your Child’s School

Did you know that families who are more engaged in a school have students that are more engaged and have

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Winter Break: Activities from Statistics in Schools Keep Kids Learning

With four children in elementary, middle, and high school, I know what a struggle it is to find engaging family

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‘Tis the season to thank your child’s teacher with a holiday gift!

Family nights, report cards, carpools and virtual meetings. We’re in the midst of a peak stress time for parents and

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Start Thinking about College Applications Early

After experiencing the college application process with my daughter last year, this process is top-of-mind as I watch my son

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10 Ways to Celebrate Teachers

Teaching is heart work, and it’s no secret that times have been tough on our nation’s educators. Many are feeling

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5 Black Educators and Advocates You Should Know

Did you know that Black History Month was established in 1976? President Gerald Ford officially designated February as a month to, “seize

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College Planning: 6 Questions Every Family Should Ask

College and Career Planning can be an exciting time for high school students and their parents—but it can also be

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Esports: The New After-School Activity You Should Know About

Teamwork. Communication. Leadership. When you hear these three skills, which extracurricular activity comes to mind? Maybe sports like soccer and

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