The Heart of the Holidays: Embracing Humility, Faith, and Love This Christmas As we pull our cozy jackets from the closet and sip away on peppermint lattes, it’s so easy to forget what Christmas is actually about. Between the frantic…
Sleigh the Holiday Budget: Your Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free Christmas Spending in 2024 Hey there, holiday enthusiasts! Can you feel that tingle in the air? Yep, it’s that magical time of year again. Christmas is just around the corner! While…
Christmas on a Budget: Your Guide to Holiday Fun in D.C. Hey there, holiday wanderers! D.C. is absolutely buzzing with Christmas cheer right now. With every street corner lit up and the delicious scent of hot cocoa in the air,…
Say Bye-Bye to Christmas Debt: Your Ultimate Guide to Jumpstart Your Finances in 2024! The holiday season is over, and so are the Christmas lights, gift wraps, and, let’s be real—some serious holiday spending. Are you feeling that post-Christmas financial…
Beat the Post-Christmas Blues: Your Ultimate Guide to Financial Recovery in 2024 Hey there, holiday lovers! As the twinkling lights of Christmas fade and the New Year kicks in, many of us face a harsh reality—our bank accounts are hurting.…
School Reform Is Tough All Over, Not Just in the U.S. Montse Gomendio, a former Secretary of State for Education in Spain, is stirring up some serious conversations with her eye-opening book, Dire Straits – Education Reforms: Ideology, Vested Interests,…
Beyond the Curriculum: Educators Reflect on Racism, Democracy, Purpose Waking Up to Reality Every morning, I roll out of bed and listen to the calming chirps of crickets. But there’s one thing that drives me nuts about our education system:…
The Big Questions Teachers Are Asking Themselves Right Now Hey there! Today, we’re diving into some major questions buzzing around in teachers’ minds everywhere. Education is evolving quickly, and many of us are curious about how schools can adapt to…
10 Ways to Help Students Motivate Themselves Let’s be real: staying motivated as a student can feel like trying to climb Mount Everest without oxygen. But let’s face it, motivation is super important for not just acing your classes but…
Tips for Encouraging English Learners to Practice Speaking Learning a new language? Yeah, it can be tough! I totally get it. After helping countless English learners, I’ve figured out a secret: create a chill space where they feel comfortable practicing…