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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

In Southern California we don’t really have seasons, or do we? The brisk winds come, waves grow bigger, and the time changes. These are a few of the ways we mark a new season in Carlsbad. We also have leaves, … Continued

It’s that time of year when we talk about costumes and what we want to be. I saw a recent post in social media where the writer’s child wants to be “pants” for Halloween. That’s creative. It will be a … Continued

All right, it’s time to remember to keep humor in our lives with virtual learning/meetings. Above is Max, whose “human” found this picture on his phone, taken by his two year old daughter who seems to be taking up photography. … Continued