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Fall is here. How is the school year going for you? I think that everyone was waiting to see what the return to a “normal” year would look like. It’s not normal, though. We are still struggling with a pandemic … Continued

It’s summer time…. I’m hoping everyone is having a nice relaxing time off and getting ready for a more “normal” school year. As districts debate whether or not students need to wear masks indoors, I hope that your daily concern … Continued

Annie states it better than I, this appeared in the 4/18/21 SD Union Tribune Celebrate, don’t solve autism spectrum disorderBy Annie RenasA pril is Autism Awareness Month. My celebration has been different this year, and yours should be, too.The earliest … Continued

It’s mid April. Spring Breaks are over, we are looking at a finish line for an incredible school year. A few districts are going back to in person for the last 8 weeks of school. Many students opted to stay … Continued

As we are getting close to the one year mark of school closures, I thought I would look for something hopeful to write about. We are looking at possible school re-openings (for those not already hybrid or opened) by April. … Continued

As we move into a new era in America I’d like to take a moment to consider a the prayers, songs and poems from Inauguration Day 2021. Woven into all was a theme of inclusion. All races, walks of life, … Continued

It’s a new year. We are learning that some of 2020 will spill over into 2021 as Covid cases are increasing and that means more uncertainty with regards to in person classes. Maybe if the vaccines are more available to … Continued

It’s not the holiday season we thought it would be. Many are struggling whether it’s financially or socially just hanging on. And yet there are bright spots to the year. We’ve all slowed down a little. We’ve learned to enjoy … Continued

On this week as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday I am feeling grateful. Yes, it’s been a crazy year. And there is a lot to be concerned about as we head into the holiday season. However, there is a … Continued