For some young people, a teacher may be the only person they come in contact with, who will listen and validate them. Those connections can last a lifetime.
Think about the teachers you've had, specifically the ones with whom you had a connection. They likely had one thing in common and this 5th grader nailed it.
Mom praises Belvidere teacher for helping rescue her daughter from a difficult year of remote learning. She's so grateful to have her happy little learner back.
The not-so-uncommon story of a little boy who was 3 when Covid shut the world down. By the time he reached 5, he was not prepared for a typical school day.
No matter the size of the kind gesture, the act itself is a sign of love and compassion. Imagine the impact it has on someone who seldom feels that kind of goodness.
The letter this mom wrote to us praised a Rockford 'Calm Classroom' teacher for how safe and loved this very specialized classroom makes her daughter feel.
What is a Calm Classroom
Our regular weekly segment honoring teachers, 97ZOK Teacher Of The Week, included details on an unheard-of type of classroom, at least for me it was.
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