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As the holidays approach again this year, many parents are already making lists and plans and schedules. They may be excited for the festivities and family get-togethers, but along with this can come anxiety and stress. Remembering what last year was like may intensify these feelings and may be a precursor to actually spoiling the enjoyment and significance of the holiday season.

March is almost over, meaning there are only a few months left in the school year. These last few months either fly by or drag on, depending on how you look at it. Field trips, state tests, and final projects always seem to dominate this time of year. We Can Get Started On Them Today Since so much is happening this time of the year, beginning a new initiative or a big project seems silly. That is why now is the perfect time for us to go for small wins.

I never dreamed I’d be writing about lesson plans tonight, but here we are. I’ve been speaking out against recent legislation greatly impacting education, and not in a good way. It seems in a matter of months, or weeks, now twenty -six states have some form of pending legislation relating to parental rights and control of school curriculum, books taught, and much more. Let’s stay focused with Indiana, for the moment.