On behalf of the state of Indiana (of which I actually have no authority,) I’d like to apologize to all public school teachers. Seriously,...
The transition from the long, lazy, and unscheduled summer days into the more disciplined, crispier school mornings can be difficult. Starting end-of-summer traditions is...
My son Stephen E. Beaven III, aka Trey, is the ultimate introvert. He doesn't say much, and when he does speak, it is so...
The International School of Indiana (ISI) is known as "a small school with a world of opportunities," and if you are interested in hearing...
Teacher Appreciation Day is not for another couple of months, but why should we limit appreciating teachers to only one day out of the...
June 3, 2016. That is the date this year of my “Independence Day”. Well, sort of. That is the day I no longer receive...
Like it or not, summer is quickly slipping away from us and it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming school year ahead. Reading...
I guess I did not realize it until now, until it was my turn to decide...how much of a hot topic children's education is....
The first Read Across America was held on March 2nd in 1998 and was the National Education Foundation's brainchild. They landed on March 2nd...
I often look at the parents of babies and toddlers when I am out and about with a mix of envy and relief. I...
A Day Like Today
Today, we probably took our last errand day to Hobby Lobby (Hobby Wobby) with Grams, followed by lunch at Portillo’s to...
We all know the feeling. You're minding your sweet, summer-lovin' business, cruising through Target to refill on sunscreen and popsicles. When suddenly, out of...
Educators are always looking for ways to connect with their students. That being said, I learned very early on in my teaching career the...
When I first became a stay at home mom, I did a lot of reading about what the transition may be like. While reading,...
In + Around Indy
8 Places to See Holiday Lights in Indianapolis for Free
Picture this: You and your family are hanging out at home. It's cold outside, the kids are restless. You want to get out of...
