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Guest Post: My Heart Belongs In Ghana
Rebecca Kuntz – Chicago, Illinois Just 24 hours after graduating high school in June 2011 I hopped on a plane to Ghana, West Africa to embark on the journey of a lifetime. I’d only been out of the...
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We Are Small, But Mighty
“We are small, but mighty” is how one student in my room described the class’s acts of kindness this year. The class was excited to learn that they are the smallest class in the building, but so far,...
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Teaching Global Marketplace to 25 Sixth Grade Boys
Could you engage with and teach 25 middle school students about the global marketplace? What if I told you that they were all boys? Feeling confident? Those were the questions that crossed my mind...
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High-Fives, Hugs, and a Great Story
I exited the building and walked towards my car. My right hand red and throbbing from the day’s repeated blunt-force trauma. My head pounded from the loud noise, the constant chatter, and the overall...
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Day 11: Teacher Appreciation
“The reaction from my English teacher was the highlight of my day. She is such a sweet, warmhearted lady. She always makes sure that I understand my homework and I am very comfortable asking her...
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Day 12: Take Time To Read
I always love going into an elementary classroom and connecting with young people. I have been doing it monthly for years and it is always a great experience. The students are always welcoming and...
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Day 11: Take Time To Read
We love going into schools and spending time with students. It is an easy way to connect with and positively impact young people. That investment of time, no matter how big or small, may be the best...
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Day 18: Teacher Appreciation
“Mrs. Renfro has such a great attitude. I enjoy her classes because she cares about the students and is always willing to stop and help. It was great to be able to say thank you today through some...
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We Must Be Present In Schools
We must be present in schools. We must be present in schools. We must be present in schools. Say it to yourself over and over again. Write it on the blackboard 100 times like school punishments of old....
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Hey You! Are You Ready To Go Back To School?
It is hard to believe that it is that time of year again. Registration is complete. Supplies and lunch boxes have been purchased. Some children are excited, others are scared. Moms and Dads are happy...
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