After 13 years of teaching at a public high school, I left to teach at Harrisburg Academy. Since then, many of my former colleagues have inquired about my choice. Am I happy? Is Harrisburg Academy “better” than teaching…
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The title of this blog is the same title of an article I recently read that was excerpted from the book “Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why” by Paul Tough. He is also the author of “How…
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During the month of December, the HATS (Harrisburg Academy Threes / preschool) students took time to consider what it means to be kind. One of the students’ favorite activities was creating cards and gifts for their families. They...
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