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Kids, Pets & Life Lessons
Interacting with pets helps teach children about respect, kindness and responsibility
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Faith at the Heart of Education
Principal Roberto Pugliares is helping to build a Christ-centered future for all at Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School
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Coach, Mentor, Educator
Sascha Hyer wins "Ripple Award" by making a lasting impact at Venice High School Article by Emily Leinfuss | Photography by Courtesy Sarasota County Schools Sascha Hyer has always believed that relationships come first. “For me, it’s about building trust with students. Once you’ve got that, you can teach anything,” he says. That student-first approach, combined with his leadership in the classroom and on the field, recently earned Hyer one of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation’s Ripple...
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Kids, Pets & Life Lessons
Interacting with pets helps teach children about respect, kindness and responsibility Article and Photography by Introducing children to pets is more than a rite of passage, it’s a powerful opportunity to nurture empathy, compassion, and responsibility. By learning how to treat animals with respect, children also gain a deeper appreciation for life and the world around them. Respect for pets begins with understanding that animals have needs, feelings, and boundaries. Teaching children to...
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Faith at the Heart of Education
Principal Roberto Pugliares is helping to build a Christ-centered future for all at Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School Article by Emily Leinfuss Raised in Middletown, Connecticut, by Italian immigrant parents, Roberto Pugliares grew up with strong values of faith, family, and hard work. After earning his degrees, he taught high school English for 20 years, but over time grew disheartened by the public education system. When the Covid pandemic disrupted daily life, he and his wife moved with...
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Classic Kids’ Books That Last
Beloved stories that continue to delight generations from Venice's The Island Bookshop Article and Photography by Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss For: Children of all ages First published in 1990, "Oh, the Places You’ll Go!" is a joyful, rhyming journey through life’s ups and downs. With wit and whimsy, Dr. Seuss encourages readers to embrace their potential and persevere. A perennial favorite and the top gifted graduation book, it’s a heartwarming send-off into a world of...
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