Education

The Texas Education Agency has officially released its re-opening guidelines for schools across Texas for the 2020-2021 school year as it relates to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Texas Tribune, in an article dated July 14, 2020, "Texas will...

Now more than ever it is important that we expose and educate our children to individuals, families, and cultures that look different than our own. One of the best (and easiest) ways to do this is in the books...

Last school year, my son's school district held a meeting with the Dyslexia teacher team and the parents of kids in the program. The meeting was super helpful because they showed us in depth the tools they were teaching...

I have the pleasure of sharing a birthday with the one and only Dr. Seuss on March 2, which makes celebrating that much more special, especially now that I have children. Each year, we don our stylish and fun Dr....

On August 18th, 1920, the 19th amendment was ratified, thus giving women the right to vote. It reads...“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by...

It's no secret that we're big book lovers in my family. One of our favorite ways to find new books is to visit our local library. Did you know the Coastal Bend has over 20 different libraries, each of...

Recently I've noticed a lot of discussion in our community groups about alternate options for schooling. Whether it is due the ever-changing schedule, over-crowded classrooms, or just a busy home-life, many of us have been re-thinking our priorities when...

To My Wonderful Third Graders, Summer. It’s finally here! I remember on the first day of school, during the busy bustle of collecting school supplies and learning names, one of you so smartly asked: “How many days until summer?” I...

April 27th is National Tell a Story Day! Do you wish you could tell a good story? It’s easy! All you need is your imagination. Stories make up my life. I love writing stories. I love reading stories, and...

Buying a car can be a scary and exciting time in a young person’s life. So when it came time for our 18 year old to get her own car – we decided to draw up a “contract” and help...