What I wish success looked like in my classroom

Hi ,There are students I still think about years later who struggled to fit into the system's definition of success. I often wonder what they are doing with their lives now. Were they able to lean into their passions and find their way?Many of them s...

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Aug 14, 2026
What if school is teaching more than academics?

Hi ,When people think about school, they usually think about math, reading, science, and history.I don't.After spending more than a decade in classrooms, I think schools teach something else that's even more powerful.They quietly teach children what...

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Aug 11, 2026
A quick question...

Hi ,I've spent the last few years listening to thousands of parents.One thing keeps coming up.Many people sense that something isn't working.They feel uneasy about the pace of childhood.They worry about constant technology, growing dependence on algo...

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Aug 10, 2026
This probably isn't for everyone

Hi ,The more I write, the more I realize this community isn't defined by one educational choice.Some families homeschool.Some don't.Some are ready to leave traditional school.Others simply want to parent more intentionally while staying exactly where...

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Aug 04, 2026
The moment I realized good grades weren't enough.

Hi ,When I was teaching, I met countless bright kids.Kids who asked thoughtful questions.Kids who noticed details adults missed.Kids who loved learning when they were little.Many of them were still getting good grades.From the outside, everything loo...

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Aug 01, 2026