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By Sarah Bobbitt Going back to school can be stressful enough and when you add what to pack for lunch or snack, the process can be daunting for many parents, but it does not have to be. I’ve found there are lots of easy ways to pack delicious and nutritious foods, and one of the first steps is to begin …

By Margaret Pritchett Jones Margaret Pritchett Jones is the Associate Head of School and Lower Years Principal at High Meadows School, a progressive PK-8 school in Roswell, Georgia. She has consulted with many schools and organizations around issues of constructivist teaching and teacher education. When we requested feedback and ideas for ways to keep kids engaged with math during the …

The article originally appeared in Innovate My School. By Sue Amacker The practice of mindfulness has become incredibly popular in schools. Mindfulness works by creating an environment for learning and allowing for whole-child development of skills such as self-regulation, focus, and empathy. Many schools also include a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs to assist teachers in creating a positive classroom environment …