Very cute 7 year old boy lying on the grass reading a kids book There's nothing that depresses me more than the arrival of school supplies on July 1. You see, I'm a teacher-mom. And I LOVE my summer.

Evolutionarily speaking, we are built to enjoy learning. Neuroscientists (and those of us who spend time with young children) know this to be true—but institutionalized education tends to dim the joy ...

As a paraprofessional for over 3 years and going on my 5th year as a certified special education resource teacher, I’ve learned that no two learners are ever quite the same. Each student brings unique ...