Look them in the eye and say, ‘Thank you for your service’

Mallorie Manosh November 11, 2020 3

LifeChanger of the Year finalist Keil Hileman has one piece of advice when it comes to Veterans Day (well, really any day of the year): If you see someone who has served our country, look them in the eye and say, “thank you for your service.”

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Lessons from LifeChangers: Hands-On History Helps Heal

Mary Huffman November 5, 2020 4

Teaching history during a pandemic is very difficult, especially in an elementary school where math and English language arts are the top priority. But the fight over which subject should receive the most instructional time doesn’t need to take place any longer.

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Lessons from LifeChangers: Crisis Becomes Rebirth

Stacey Johnston October 29, 2020 32

Today I sent emails to all of my students. Some of them have failing grades and multiple absences. I needed to give them a piece of my mind and set them straight. I pulled no punches and dropped a truth bomb. I wrote, in all caps: I BELIEVE IN YOU. I HAVE YOUR BACK! Let’s work together to get you back on track.

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TeacherTalk: Educators Focus On Way More Than Academics

Mallorie Manosh August 25, 2020 7

There are so many distractions in the world that can get in the way of educating a child.

But America’s educators are resourceful and wily. They understand that if they want kids to learn their reading, writing and ‘rithmetic, attention needs to be paid to all the details.

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TeacherTalk: Motivating With Mindfulness, Creativity, A Personal Touch

Mallorie Manosh July 27, 2020 1

Offering some motivation during this time of social distancing can be challenging, especially for teachers who are contemplating how to make an uncertain new school year interesting and worthwhile for students, parents and themselves.

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