I Know It When I See It

My Circuitous Route to Weed IdentificationWeed Identification is a Complex FieldOnce upon a time, in an Ivory Tower, I read and wrote articles for academic journals no one reads for fun. There, I was expected to use certain highfalutin words. I had f...

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May 20, 2026
In Defence of Plastic Resources

There’s a time and a placePhoto by Michael Fousert on UnsplashWhen I started my early childhood career, in a Montessori service, plastic was a firm no go. Our resources were wooden, the kitchen utensils glass and ceramic, and even our cleaning rags m...

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May 18, 2026
In Times of Uncertainty, Silence Speaks Volumes

In uncertain times, students need school leaders who protect safety, trust, and access. When uncertainty enters the building, school leaders help determine whether students feel protected or left vulnerable.Photo by Ronald Felton on UnsplashThe stude...

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May 18, 2026
School Has Changed. Our Parenting Hasn’t.

How AI and instant answers are reshaping childhood learning — and what parents can do about it today.Photo by Janmesh Shah on UnsplashOn most mornings, my daughter’s school looks exactly like the schools we grew up in.There is a bell, a blackboard (o...

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May 18, 2026
Who Should Teach AI Literacy?

With the rapid advance of technology, are teachers in the best position to teach students about Artificial Intelligence?Continue reading on EduCreate »

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May 18, 2026
What The Color Purple Reminded Me About Student Voice

A Reflection on Banned Books, Silence, Writing, and the Freedom to ReadBy Dr. Alexis L. Hamlor | As seen in Teachers & Writers Magazine May 2026I first read The Color Purple in high school, but I have returned to it differently as an educator and...

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May 15, 2026