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Teaching can feel like planting in a field you may never see bloom. You pour in time, energy, and care, but the results aren’t always immediate. Sometimes you wonder if anything is taking root at all. But here’s the truth: every act of kindness, every word of encouragement, every moment of integrity plants a seed.  You may not see the harvest this semester—or even this decade—but the seeds you plant matter. I once had a student return years later to say, “I still remember how

It must be... Every classroom has a rhythm. The clock or the bell schedule doesn’t set it—the teacher’s heartbeat sets it. Students pick up on it every day: our patience, our tone, our fairness, our consistency. Think about it. Students notice when we give them a second chance. They notice when we’re calm after the fifth time explaining something. They notice when we enforce rules fairly, even when it’s inconvenient. They notice when we celebrate growth, not just perfection.

“Children are like popcorn. Some pop early and some pop late. We want all children to be taught based upon their expectations, not a state standard.” Yong Zhao Testing is a reality of modern education. Whether it’s MAP, state benchmarks, or end-of-course exams, teachers feel the constant pressure to produce measurable results. Students feel it too, often believing their worth is tied to their performance. But here’s the truth: a test is only a snapshot.  It can measure certai

No Greater Truth When you think back to your own school years, what stands out most? Chances are, you don’t remember your exact test...

“Be the light your students will remember.” As educators of faith, we hold a special responsibility—not only to teach academics but also...