by kariyates | Feb 9, 2019 | Kid-Centered Classroom, Seeing the Best in Kids
The few precious hurry and scurry moments before the school day starts can often feel like a bustling version of Beat the Clock. Drop your lunch in the fridge. Check your mailbox. Check your email. Gather materials for the day’s math and science lessons. Respond...
by kariyates | Nov 22, 2018 | Leadership, Seeing the Best in Kids
Whether it’s the end of the school year, the beginning, or somewhere in between, every day is the right day to celebrate the work of educators. So, for every educator committed to keep making our schools better places for kids, this one’s for you. Today, I...
by kariyates | Sep 4, 2016 | Inspiration, Kid-Centered Classroom, Seeing the Best in Kids
It’s Sunday night of Labor Day weekend. Emotions hang everywhere. Even as we grieve the last weekend of summer the air is thick with anticipation. Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new school year. Hip shoes and flashy backpacks have been purchased. Three-ring...