by Martrice Gandy | Dec 10, 2022 | Blog, Healing + Action, Our Story, Our Life
On February 2, 2016, I received a call that a former student had died. To lose any student is tragic, but this one was especially gut-wrenching. This 8th grader committed suicide. As a young Black boy with ADHD, he had heard one too many times that his inability to...
by Kayla Hartt OTD, OTR/L | Feb 13, 2022 | Blog, Our Story, Our Life
Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash The Importance of team collaboration As education professionals, we know that it takes a team to help our students meet their potential. We have the unique opportunity to uplift each other as education professionals, each with our...
by Kayla Hartt OTD, OTR/L | Feb 13, 2022 | Blog, Our Story, Our Life
Special education teachers have many responsibilities from providing special education services to advocating for students to adapting to changes that leave them prone to stress or exhaustion. Compounding these responsibilities with a pandemic is a recipe for burnout,...
by Kayla Hartt OTD, OTR/L | Jan 26, 2022 | Blog, Our Story, Our Life
By RODNAE Productions from Pexels Many educational disparities exist within the US public education system. The academic achievement gap between K-12 students of different socioeconomic backgrounds continues to grow. The history of socioeconomic...
by Holly Jennings | Jan 3, 2022 | Blog, Our Story, Our Life
Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash Homeschooling can be an ideal educational choice for families with children with disabilities. Consider the advantages of learning from home, including one-one instruction, a flexible routine, and comfy reading chairs. As a homeschooling...
by April Kinda | Dec 29, 2021 | Blog, Our Story, Our Life
Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash Despite positive language about inclusivity in special education, many classrooms neglect to address the needs of every diverse learner. Culturally Responsive Teaching is a solution to this gap and is a viable option for combating the...
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