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In highly effective classrooms, learning doesn’t always look quiet or teacher-directed. When students are genuinely engaged, you may see movement, collaboration, laughter, experimentation, and curiosity unfolding in real time. To an untrained eye, it may appear unstructured, but in reality, it is purposeful, intentional, and grounded in shared routines and ownership. I learned this lesson early in my career. One Friday, while teaching 4th grade, we were reading a chapter book

The Mirror of Public Service Public service is not only what we do—it is who we are when no one is watching. It asks us to look inward...

When Myth Becomes Mandate Political mythology is powerful. It shapes national identity, stirs collective pride, and offers narratives of...