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Classroom Activities to Ring in the New Year

In the classroom, children love spectacle. They love a special day—and understandably so! Be honest now—when’s the last time you turned down a pizza party?  So, to welcome in the new year, whether at the end of December or beginning of January, consider having a special classroom celebration. Here [...]

December 26th, 2023|0 Comments

To Study Abroad…or Not? Lessons From Abroad

The thing about studying abroad is that it can seem so glamorous—and it is! I’m someone who might make a slightly spur-of-the-moment decision while overlooking potential future challenges. And while I don’t regret my decision to study abroad at all, there are things I would’ve done differently. And there [...]

December 19th, 2023|0 Comments

Activities For Families To Do Together Over Winter Break

Winter break calls for fun in the snow and lots of family time. Key word, “lots.” Just like during a power outage, around half way through winter break, parents and family members might start to run out of ideas for entertainment and activities.  However, fear not, because we’ve compiled [...]

December 12th, 2023|0 Comments

How Does Racial Bias Impact the Classroom?

Did you know that teachers, even prior to any contact, view Black girls as less innocent than their White peers? Or that if a student of color enrolls in a high-achieving school, they’re less likely to be placed in classes that prepare them for college? What is implicit bias? [...]

November 29th, 2023|0 Comments

TV Shows to Practice Foreign Language

When learning a foreign language, you might find that you need extra resources to help you better retain the language.  Based on 15+ years of experience in Spanish classes, I’ve recognized that as much as you write and rewrite vocabulary, conjugations, and grammar rules, sometimes it’s simply not enough.  [...]

November 7th, 2023|0 Comments

How Does Self-Esteem Affect Academic Performance?

The mind-body-soul connection. Is it real? Or just a buzzword-type phrase? While this concept can seem a little arbitrary, it’s a fundamental component of how our lives play out every day.  At any given time, your mental health could be affecting your physical health. Or vice versa. Or your [...]

October 31st, 2023|0 Comments
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