What do you think about when you think about a good leader? Or a good friend? I'll name a few characteristics that come to mind: great listener, compassionate, self-aware, motivated, and adaptable. These people have high emotional intelligence.
Besides being...
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 the corner of your eye, you see it. Your heart rate picks up a little...
I looked the ten-year-old student in the eyes and asked, "Should you give your personal information out on the internet?" He ignored my question. I repeated the question with a bit more passion the second time. "Well, should you?"...
Woah, school mornings. I have two elementary-age kids, and school starts at 7:40 am. No one in our house is a fan of the early mornings, but we’ve found a few tips and tricks to make the madness a...
The Backstory.
Indianapolis Public Schools--it's no secret--has been the center of controversy for some time. Located in the state's capital, it has been the focus of reform for at least the last several years, but as I understand it, even...
Teacher Appreciation Day is not for another couple of months, but why should we limit appreciating teachers to only one day out of the entire year? Let’s think about teachers and why they deserve all the appreciation, we can...
It's almost back to school time! Time to pack lunches, check bookbags, and get back into the school routine. It's also time for the dreaded "How was School" afterschool talk. Before my son even began elementary school, dating all...
It has been a long week. And it's only Wednesday. But as I'm cleaning up the kitchen and just about ready to head up the stars to succumb to my own bed I remembered - I forgot to pack...
Congratulations everyone, we made it through our first Covid school year. Go ahead and pat yourselves on the back while holding a really big cocktail. You deserve it. Teachers, staff, and students all worked really hard this year to maintain...
It's hard to believe, but Valentine's Day is right around the corner. If you're a parent (or teacher), you'll likely add "buy valentines" to your upcoming to-do list. The stores and internet are chock-full of creative ideas, so many...
Written Arin Rohr Schellenburg and Kristi Howard-Schultz
This summer, my oldest started summer camp. We were excited --swimming every day, no naps, popsicles as snacks! What’s not to love? Then I found out that we had to pack a...
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, all of them. In Indiana, teachers and public eduction has yet to be a top priority. It...
More than one hundred and eighty thousand children in the state of Indiana receive special education services from the day they turn three to age twenty-two. These services are provided at no cost to the families and include services...
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At first, my husband and I felt a little silly registering our three-month-old daughter, Lyra,...
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Wine Tasting Around Indianapolis
I’m not going to lie – I enjoy a nice glass of wine often. Sometimes two. I like to call myself a wine tasting...
