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[Book Review] Working with High-Risk Youth: A Relationship-based Practice Framework

For a while, Working with High-Risk Youth: A Relationship-based Practice Framework by Peter Smyth has held a spot on my “Must Read List.” The book underscores the significance of nurturing relationships and cultivating a culture of resilience, innovation, and empowerment, … Continue reading

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To Infinity and Beyond the “Learning Gaps.”

Throughout the course of the pandemic, much has been shared about the negative impacts COVID schooling has had on students. From academics to social-emotional learning, a number of “learning gaps” and next steps have become a critical focus of educational … Continue reading

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Team Jess: A Reflection on Schooling Today

Last night I finished the culminating activity for the last course of my MEd program while Gilmore Girls played in the background. With such vibrant dialogue, every episode of Gilmore Girls plays like a soundtrack of rapid beats, fluid rhythm … Continue reading

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