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Changed for the Good: Hope, Service, and Vocation
A few months back, my wife and I had reserved a hotel in Kerrville, Texas—a quiet escape to celebrate our anniversary in the scenic Texas Hill Country. But after the…
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Something Old or Something New?
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where everyone around you understood something that you did not? Perhaps a literary or pop culture reference. Maybe the melody or lyrics…
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Let’s TALK About AI
Recently I have led some conference sessions for educators and administrators on artificial intelligence (AI). Clearly, there are many different opinions on AI, its usage, and its future in education.…
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Nurturing the Whole Child: Bringing Fred Rogers’ Six Fundamentals of Learning and Growing Into the Classroom
Fred Rogers believed that every child has the potential to grow into a caring, curious, and capable person—if given the right conditions. His six fundamentals of learning and growing are…
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Why Attend LEA Convocation
Greetings friends! As I write this, we are about a week away from LEA 2025. I will not be attending this year because my son is getting married in early…
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The Morning Meeting: Make it an essential start to your day!
Morning meetings are class meetings that take place each morning before the hustle and bustle of the busy school day. Morning meetings allow you and your students a soft start…
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Everything You Need to Know About Attending the Convocation and Couldn’t Find the Answer
Saturday, September 13, 2025—19 days from the start of the 15th Triennial LEA Convocation. Gathering under the theme “Together,” this convocation will bring nearly 3,000 people to the America’s Center…
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Building Brains for Better Reading
As teachers, we devote countless hours to helping students develop decoding skills, grow their vocabulary, and apply comprehension strategies. However, one of the most powerful yet underutilized tools in our…
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Read Early, Read Often, Read Aloud
In mid-May, my beautiful baby girl was born, and by the end of the month, my classroom was all packed up and ready for a new teacher. While staying home…
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Get The Most Out of the 2025 LEA Convocation—Get the App!
As the 2025 LEA Convocation nears, one of the best ways to prepare for the Convocation will be to download the 2025 LEA Convocation App! When our free app goes…
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