family engagement
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The Book I Wrote Out of My Love of Teaching and Students
Let me be upfront with all of you: this is a shameless plug. I’ve written a book, it’s on Amazon, and I’d very much like you to buy it. With that out of the way, let me tell you why I wrote it — and why, if you’re a new teacher, a pre-service teacher, or someone who loves a
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Rethinking Registration
The first day of school often gets all the attention when we talk about building a caring classroom. But in reality, that work begins much earlier—at registration. For teachers and principals, registration day is more than paperwork and logistics. It’s a unique, often underutilized opportunity to begin understanding students as people. When approached intentionally, it
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The Heart of the School: Celebrating School Volunteers
Walk into any thriving public school, and you’ll notice something almost immediately: there’s a rhythm to the place. Classrooms are humming with activity, front offices are managing a steady flow of needs, and hallways reflect a sense of belonging. Behind that rhythm—often quietly and without recognition—are school volunteers. From classroom helpers who patiently listen to