Teachers often introduce a picture book by asking a class to look at the book’s cover. Sometimes the artist’s tantalizing skills bring an immediate reaction from the kids. The illustrator has effectively expressed an appealing aspect of the book. A pervasive feeling fills the … [Read more...]
Holding Hands With Uncertainty
What was the best part of the last movie you watched? Was it the plot, the performance of the actors and actresses, the escape from reality, or did the story strike a raw nerve inside of you? On my recent transatlantic flight from London to Toronto, I viewed The Vow. … [Read more...]
Meaningful Anniversary
In the fall of 2004, I was driving on the Boulder-Denver Turnpike heading to Westminster Elementary. Without any warning, the car in front of me came to an abrupt stop. I slammed on my breaks. I breathed a sigh of relief. I had avoided a catastrophic collision. Within … [Read more...]
Where is home?
When asked, "where is your home?" many will automatically recite their current address. For others who thrive on nostalgia, the word "home" may conjure up past memories. Instead of their present abode, their response may focus on their parent's home. People who are either … [Read more...]
Looking for an International School in a Foreign Country?
Living abroad is an enriching experience for children and adults. To minimize the transition for your child, it is vital that the merits of prospective international schools be fully evaluated. Simultaneously, it is necessary to review the anticipated U.S. objectives for the … [Read more...]
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