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Learning in Black History Month

As I get ready to post this, Erin Jackson just became the first Black woman to win an individual medal in speed skating at the Olympics. She is an incredible athlete with such a neat story (she is relatively new to the sport!) and just seems like such a cool, humble human. I love hearing…
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Who are your best, most challenging teachers?

I have long been on record saying that I think teaching is one of the hardest, most important, and undervalued jobs in our country. I have always admired and respected teachers. My mom was a teacher when I when I was little; I can remember playing school in her classroom like it was yesterday. She…
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Leaving Space for Blessing (Bags)

We have three young children and I find myself thinking a lot about the lessons they are learning in life- from us, from friends, from the world.  I have heard so many wise people share that it matters a lot what you say to your kids but so many things that “stick” are because of…
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