Sesame Street Helped Me Explain My Role as a Foster Parent to My Nephew and Niece
I’ve never realized this, but Sesame Street educates adults as well. Sesame Street recently introduced a new character, Karli, aRead More…
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Be a Role Model with Intention
I recently had the privilege of celebrating my daughter Mailey’s 21st birthday. And at her birthday celebration, I got theRead More…
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What to Do If You Didn’t Get Into the College of Your Dreams…Yet?
Do not be discouraged! Do not give up on that dream! Some of us won’t be able to take thatRead More…
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#ReachHigher: Why We Need To Make May 1st a Big Deal
May 1st is an exciting day for high school seniors across the country. It is the official day where mostRead More…
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It’s Testing Season: Encourage Your Students to Finish Strong
The end of spring break marks only a few weeks before the end of the academic year and the startRead More…
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Teaching Your Child How to Navigate a Bookstore is Important
I remember my first visit to a bookstore when I was 11 years old. My grandpa had received a BarnesRead More…
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How We Can Empower Girls Through Sports
At high schools across the country, sports are a big part of many students’ experiences. According to a study conductedRead More…
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5 Steps to Keep Your Student Motivated To Complete Work At the End of the School Year
We are about two months away from the end of the school year, and I am sure that your studentRead More…
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Early College Experiences Are Especially Important for Students of Color
As an educator, it is easy for me to lose sight of my larger mission while I get wrapped upRead More…
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Mrs. First Grade Teacher: Despite The Disservice You Provided, My Daughter Is Succeeding In College
My 20-year-old daughter, Mailey is in her 3rd year of college, and I’m very proud of her. When I thinkRead More…
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