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’Twas the night before the county fair, and all through the house, no one was resting. Record books were being checked. Show clothes were being located. Projects needed one final touch. Water bottles, folding chairs, extension cords, snacks, grooming supplies, and countless items that someone was certain had already been packed were spread across every available surface. In the barn, hutches, garage, and driveway, animals were being fed, watered, groomed, and checked one more

June arrives with a quiet invitation to begin again. Not because everything is finished. Not because the year suddenly feels calm. Not because the list is shorter. June simply reminds us that seasons change, energy shifts, and growth often becomes visible right before the next transition begins. For educators, families, and students, June can feel like a strange mix of celebration, exhaustion, reflection, and anticipation. There are endings to honor, milestones to notice, and

As we approach the end of the academic year, it’s worth pausing to remember this simple truth: what we’ve learned, about ourselves,...