Faces of Loudoun: Ramy—Learning English Helped Unlock My Potential
As a boy growing up in Egypt, I always dreamed of living in the U.S. When I was in my
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Croll: Unexpected Benefits of Leaving Facebook
When I recently quit Facebook, reactions from friends were mixed. Several friends jokingly accused me of abandoning them, a few congratulated me, and others admitted they wished they could leave social media, too, but they just didn’t think they could do it. I’m here to tell you that it’s easier than you might think and there are many benefits to doing so.
Read moreMcNerney: First Day of School Jitters
The school supply lists are published, the stores are full of supplies, and students are beginning to feel the worry about back-to-school. Each year brings new stresses, both to parents and students.
Read moreWoodard: Code-Switch for What?
By Tosha Woodard, Minding My Bs and Qs Recently, I came across a bit of well-intended insight, a call for
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Face of Loudoun—Meet Cesar: Life Does Not End When You Flee to Another Country
Nine years ago, my family and I fled Venezuela when a dictator took over the government. After 29 friends simply
Read moreThe Peoples’ Constitution: Impeachment and Goldilocks (Part One)
Separation of Powers lies at the heart of our Constitution, and impeachment is one of the most important ingredients of separation of powers. Both separation of powers and impeachment serve the same ultimate goals:
Read moreMcNerney: Being a Parent Consultant
In my professional and personal life, I have learned that there are only three ways to lead our kids: The Supporter, The Consultant, and The Boss.
Read moreCroll: 5 Page-Turners to Enjoy this Summer
Whether you are relaxing at the beach, sitting on a long flight or just chilling at home this summer, here are five books I read this month that are sure to captivate your attention and expand your thinking in new directions.
Read moreWoodard: For the Misrepresented When Labels are Too Much
An accomplished high school senior, school and community activist, and soon-to-be Yale freshman was offered more than $800,000 in scholarships. Yet, this is the description sent to the community to capture Iman’s senior moment.
Read moreMcNerney: Sneaking in Summer Learning
Now that school is over and kids are at home, how do you keep them from losing all the learning that has happened in the last year? Sure, there are lots of materials at teacher stores, but it’s pretty likely that you will get eye rolls and groans from your kids. How do you keep their skills up without it feeling like they are doing work? Here are some summer tips to increase summer learning:
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