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In all of my years of teaching, I’ve heard many students say that they don’t like math. They wonder why they need to learn certain concepts and insist that they’ll never have to use the skills that we cover during the school year. Part of the reason they feel this way is because they Read More

When I think back to my own years of schooling and what I learned, my most vivid memories center around the large projects that I completed.  In middle school I remember creating an original country replete with a rich history, language, culture and religion.  As a result, I learned about what constitutes a civilization Read More

What do you remember most about school? Do you remember which teachers were kind to you and which weren’t? Do you remember getting in trouble or getting praised? Do you remember a fun project that you got to do? Do you remember the lessons the teachers taught? Do you remember the formulas, test scores, Read More

As a teacher I am often asked, “How can I help my child with school?” or “How can I help my child feel successful?” My first response is always to help support them where they are at. Each child is unique and their needs can be different.  I sat down and thought about what Read More

A parent of one of my students received this surprise note from her daughter. This parent spends a morning each week helping in our classroom. In those hours she has many responsibilities, including prepping activities for the day, assisting or playing with children in various ways, reading with children and cleaning in the classroom.  Read More

The day-to-day tasks of parenting can be challenging enough. But after the Oxford High School shooting of Nov. 30, 2021, that task has become more difficult. But for parents grappling to find the right way to handle it, they need to realize they are not alone.   Dr. Pam McCaskill addressed the concerns of all Read More