My Education Journey: Teaching, Learning, and Seeing Literacy Through New Eyes
By Tara Strand-Balunis Looking back on my childhood, it seems I was always preparing for a career as a teacher. I loved working with children,…
Let Positivity Lead the Way
For educators, the last few weeks of summer break can hold a whole collection of emotions.In my own career, I have had summers that seemed…
6 Ideas for a Refreshing Summer
By Monica Leigh Nelson Sometimes it can be hard for a teacher to relax. We’re so used to micromanaging each second in our day. We’re…
Summer is HERE! Rejoice, Reflect, and Rest
By: Sandra Burgess At the end of the school year, I always find myself rejoicing about making it through another year! I allow myself to rejoice…
Gossip- the destroyer of culture
E. Nevenglosky I attended a seminar for classical schools earlier in the year. As I was listening to the keynote speaker, I was struck by…
Student Collaboration in the Classroom
by Monica Leigh Nelson I used to work with a student who would start to cry whenever I said the word ‘Math.’ I also once…
Mental Health and Wellness
E. Nevenglosky Those of us who work in the realm of servant-leadership often have to pull from our reserves of grace, patience, and compassion on…
Math Is Scary, Part 1
By Monica Leigh Nelson Math is scary. I think many people, both adults and children, would agree with that statement. When they hear it’s math…
Special Events that Shape a School’s Culture
By: Sandra Burgess What will students remember about their years walking the halls of your school? I asked myself that question a few years ago…
A Bit About Me and An Important Question
By Monica Leigh Nelson I’ve always known that I was going to be a teacher. The first time I vocalized it was in Kindergarten, when…
Welcome to 2026!
I have never been big on new year resolutions. It always seemed odd to me to make a drastic change in any area just because…
Why Classical? (Part 2)
Last post, we looked into why teachers need buy-in and training for the classical model. The next component is parent buy-in. I recently had a…
Why Classical? (Part 1)
E. Nev. I recently had a conversation with an administrator who considered themselves to be classical school. After further discussion, it appeared that the school…
Review and Revive, Part Two
By: Sandra Burgess We are ten weeks into the school year, and I am actually enjoying my Wednesday game days. No one is more surprised to read that…
Reinforce & Revive: Middle School Review Games, Part 1:
By Sandra Burgess I have finally seen the value of a dash of fun in my classroom after 27 years of teaching. I have a new…