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Riding Through Summer One Success at a Time

Taking a step back to watch her from the sidelines, I was reminded that she will waiver, she will fall, and sometimes she may crash and bleed a little, but that’s ok. That’s the story of life—finding a balance between the highs and lows. When I think back on this...

School is Out…Camp is In!

For many of us, some of our best childhood memories involve summer camp. With a little preparation, the right supports, and inclusive attitudes, all kids can enjoy a summer camp experience. School is out for the summer, and all over the country kids are headed to...

Real Friends

Rachel came home from school yesterday and started asking me questions.  “Were you invited to birthday parties when you were growing up, mommy?” I tried to answer the question, but it was hard. I grew up in rural Arkansas and we DID NOT have these lavish birthday...

True Wealth is a Sense of Belonging

We wanted the best school for our child and we found it, because inclusion is much deeper than facilities and programs. Inclusion involves everyone looking beyond what children can’t do based on their circumstances to see instead what they CAN do. When we had our...

Creating Expert Learners in Every Classroom

What do you consider to be an educator’s ultimate goal? Is it to fill their students with the knowledge that they need to be successful? To provide their students with the habits of mind that they need to be confident learners? Or perhaps a blending of the two? From a...