18
May
2020
Take a Stand from Home
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Right now, it feels as though we’re all chomping at the bit. The novelty of quarantine has long since worn off and... Read More
27
Apr
2020
Running the Marathon
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You may have guessed this from the title, but I’m a runner. I started running almost 10 years ago after a friend... Read More
13
Apr
2020
Preventing the Spread: Small Ways You Can Save Lives
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I believe if this quarantine has taught us anything, it’s the importance of small things. A handshake, grabbing coffee with friends, attending... Read More
6
Apr
2020
5 Home Activities for Remote Learning
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It’s been almost a month since many of us began to shelter in place and odds are your “To-Do” list is running... Read More
27
Mar
2020
Finding STEM in Home Economics
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I don’t know about you, but I had to do chores while growing up. During the summer, before my sisters and I... Read More
20
Mar
2020
Keeping Students Connected in a Time of Quarantine
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It’s been over a week since the country withdrew into a self-imposed quarantine. As we all settle into our new routines, we’re... Read More
28
Feb
2020
5 Useful (and Fun) YouTube Channels for Your Classroom
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Our students live in a world of media. In fact, no other period in human history has ever afforded young minds such... Read More
21
Feb
2020
The Liquid Curriculum
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You’ve got a lesson you want to teach but you’re looking for a great resource. Something thought-provoking, but conceptually accessible. There’s a... Read More