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Any Small Act of Kindness

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Number 43: Spring 2013

Sara Kimmel has made her library—and her school—a nurturing, inclusive environment.

Open the Door to a Safe Learning Environment

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Number 42: Fall 2012

Counselor Torrye Reeves believes there are three keys to keeping parents involved with their kids at school: communication, communication, communication.

The first word counselor Torrye Reeves teaches her students each year is “advocate,” a role she fills for both students and staff. The educator who nominated Reeves calls her a “powerhouse” and s

Overcoming Cultural Gaps and Digital Divides

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Number 41: Spring 2012

Teacher-librarian Amy Hamrick found out the hard way why it’s important to learn about students’ many cultures.

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Number 40: Fall 2011

Administrator William Joslyn says modeling tolerance is key for school leaders. “If we don’t walk the walk, we can’t expect others to.”

We first heard about William Joslyn from teacher Toni Giarnese.