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I Met the First Lady. She’s so cool.

This is a fantastic story of a school counselor who helps her students find their inner rising star and then becomes one herself.

Inspired Educators Who Inspire

Passionate educators inspire passion in their students. It’s a fire that starts in school and burns forever bright.

Beyonce 101

What’s up with Rutgers University offering a course on Beyonce? Turns out, much can be learned when academics and pop culture collide.

Does the Open Road Open Minds?

Are you doing what you thought you’d be doing as a kid? Didn’t think so. Did your job even exist 20 years ago? It’s not hard to empathize with students over the daunting task of choosing a career path. But one thing that might make it easier? A road trip!

When a Teacher Becomes a Friend

Many people share stories of teachers who’ve made lasting impressions. But this teacher-student relationship blossomed into friendship.