

Nurturing forward movement
Way back in January, as I was setting some intentions for the upcoming year, I added yoga to my list. The truth is, I always add yoga to...


Seen, Heard, and Valued
Call me a curmudgeon, but I’ve never been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day. I do think it’s important to celebrate and honor relationships,...


Literacy for Democracy
Twitter is an interesting place. Kris and I have been using it to connect Astra with other like-minded folks in the education world...


What impact do mindfulness programs have on students?
In the beginning of September, I set out to be helpful, asking folks who had education questions to send them my way. Dalton’s curiosity...


Reflection & Care: Essential Elements in Teaching & Learning
The beginning of September always fills me with promise (go back & read my blog post, “Why are we still using letter grades?” from 9/5/18...