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What to Read if You're Changing Schools this Year
What to Read if You're Changing Schools this Year

Moving schools this year is a big change. Whether you’re moving across town or to the other side of the world, this transition can cause emotional tension. Changing schools is the challenge now, but we realize that life yields adjustments again and again and so we want to partner with parents as they help their children and teens navigate the hurdle before them.  So, we’ve developed a reading list to support the whole family—both parent and student—throughout this often stressful process.

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Highly Recommended Diverse Reads for Students
Highly Recommended Diverse Reads for Students

In the last several years, the publishing world has seen a surge in diverse authors, characters, and stories. While many are leading the charge to bring diverse literature into our communities, it’s time to update the reading material in our classrooms, school libraries, and lesson plans to represent all of our learners at every level.

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Books that Promote Inclusion
Books that Promote Inclusion

A curated list of books that promote diversity and inclusion, from emerging readers to high-schoolers.

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Stuck at Home With Your Kids? Here Are Some of My Favorite Resources to Structure Routine
Stuck at Home With Your Kids? Here Are Some of My Favorite Resources to Structure Routine

Are you home with your kids during this COVID-19 “new normal?” If so, it’s important to schedule some routine and predictability into your daily schedules. I’ve curated some of my favorite resources below from my days in the classroom. All of these ideas can be adjusted based on grade level and age.

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