Andrew approached me with his paper in hand, presented it to me and said, “Here, is this what you want?” I was teaching an elective in “creative writing” for juniors and seniors in high school and Andrew was one of those edgy students who often seemed unhappy with an assignment but worked hard to fulfill
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It has been confirmed that schools, K-16 and beyond, are part of the real world. They are not isolated in a bubble of protection, separated from the rest of society while these young ones grow in an environment sheltered from the world’s harsh realities. The internet of instant news has only exacerbated the downside of
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Many of us go about our work without being concerned about the rewards of what we do. We have chosen a profession (or been chosen by it because it called to us) of serving others. The point here is why we do what we do and that what we say and do are simply reflections
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Stepping out of the ordinary to experience a little of the extraordinary has numerous benefits, both personally and professionally. A change of scenery and environment, no family or business obligations, unplugging from the world of electronic devices, time for deep reflection and renewal of mind, body and spirit is simply luxurious. This is a gift
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