TL;DR: School nurses ease the anxieties of staff, students, and families. There are many responsibilities beyond the obvious that school nurses have every single day. A school nurse shares some of the biggest changes and silver linings that have occurred over the past year. Similar to teachers and administrators, I don’t think any school nurse envisioned what they’d be doing … Read More
We Appreciate You: Teacher Appreciation Blog Series
We Appreciate You: Teacher Appreciation Blog Series Teachers: We appreciate you! Every year, Teacher Appreciation Week is a time when we intentionally celebrate all of the work teachers do each and every day. This year has been unlike any other before, and it’s time to celebrate all that has been accomplished this past year. In this series, you will see … Read More
Natural Learning Opportunities: Featuring Becky Schnekser
In your classrooms, are your students participating in one interactive lesson per unit or are they experiencing natural learning opportunities each day? This week’s guest, Becky Schnekser, shares how transforming her classroom allowed her students to explore, engage, and discover new learning opportunities to model interactive field experiences. In this episode, we discuss: Field Science Professional Development Flipping to an … Read More
Each Day Is a Gift
TL;DR: Stop to notice priceless gifts all around us. It leads to greater positivity, joy, and respect for our place in this world. Each day is a gift. Embrace it. Even though you may be struggling, life is still worth living. Reach out for help when you are struggling. We are stronger together. Reach in to others to offer support and … Read More
Earth Day Every Day with Outdoor Education
TL;DR: Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd. When considering outdoor education, it is important to think about safety, seating, and work surfaces. Earth Day happens every year on April 22 to commemorate the modern environmental movement that began in 1970. Until then there was no EPA, no Clean Air or Water Act. The first Earth Day was actually … Read More