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Don’t Throw Away Your Pencil!

Research and personal experience stress the indispensable role of writing in the learning process. Studies show that the act of writing by hand strengthens brain connections and supports learning more effectively than typing.

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Lessons from the Wrestling Mat

Did you know that math and chess educator, Colin Shober, was a high school state champion in wrestling? Although he’ll be inducted into the Pennsylvania Wrestling Hall of Fame next year, his road to success was not without some bumps.

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Teaching Our Children Media Literacy

Educating students about media literacy is simply educating them on how they interact with information. Let’s create a community that values questioning, not just finding answers.

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Finding Adventure in Life… and Books

Life is an adventure that can take many different forms. Whether someone lives all over the world or stays in the same town their entire life, adventure and excitement can be found wherever there is an openness to new opportunities.

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Strong Transitions On and Off the Court

In basketball, transition means the change from defense to offense or vice versa. In life, we’re constantly faced with periods of transition. A prepared team, or student, can use change to play great defense or charge ahead and score a basket.

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