Month: December 2025

  • There’s a particular kind of smile educators learn to master.The one that says I’m fine even when the weight of the day sits heavy on the chest.The one that reassures students, colleagues, and families—even when the educator behind it is running on fumes.The one that becomes so automatic, so practiced, that even we forget to…

  • A Holiday Thank You: From Our Heart to Yours As the year winds down and the world leans into the glow of the holiday season, I find myself reflecting on the small but powerful sparks that have carried us forward—your likes, your shares, your comments, your quiet presence in our growing community of educators and…

  • Often overlooked in K–12 education: The role of intergenerational storytelling in student identity and resilience. While we talk a lot about academic achievement, SEL, and even culturally responsive teaching, we rarely explore how – students’ connections to family narratives and ancestral wisdom can shape their confidence, purpose, and perseverance. Imagine a classroom where students are…