All it took to bridge a generational gap of more than 50 years was a letter – well, a series of them – written in cursive. After nearly a year of exchanging handwritten letters through a pen pal project, Amanda Cover’s third-grade class at Jackson Davis Elementary School finally met their
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As an exceptional education teacher, Matt Allender works with students who often doubt themselves and their capabilities. A big part of his job, he observes, is breaking down those barriers of self-doubt, instilling confidence, and helping kids feel valued and heard. "Teaching has taught me that every student carries
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Jordyn Satterfield was always a good student. Throughout her time at Deep Run High School, she succeeded academically – even at math, towards which she never had a real affinity. But it was different when it came to chorus. For Satterfield, chorus class was like a sanctuary, an oasis from all
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First grade teacher Kiara Samuels makes it a goal to show up for every single one of her students outside of school, whether it is at a birthday party, a soccer game, a piano recital, a baptism, or a family dinner. Samuels even comes to students’ houses to read them
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