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How do we teach our students how to understand and share the feelings of others? Empathy requires that we feel compassion for others and have the ability to project ourselves into their shoes. Teaching empathy requires that we first are...

Ruth Spivak oversees the school store at Warren Elementary in Maryland. She took a few moments to tell us about their great school store. Tell us about your school store The Warren Elementary school store is open every day between...

When the weather outside is frightful, teachers have to cancel recess on the playground. Don't let the rain dampen your chance to enjoy the break inside. Brighten up a dreary day with activities that encourage learning, movement, and, most importantly,...

It's hard to believe that summer break is right around the corner! The increase in temperature often leads to a decrease in students' attention spans. Kids begin daydreaming about upcoming vacations. Many stress over future final exams and end-of-course assessments....

Summer is approaching and when the final bell rings at the end of the school year, parents will turn their attention to finding summer programs for their kids. Public libraries offer a great service to their communities through Summer Reading...

As spring arrives, changes occur all around us. Flowers break through the earth, stretching petals toward the sun. Grass greens. Birds chirp wildly, soon filling their nests with eggs. The wind carries a croaking cacophony from a chorus of toads...