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We recently ran a post, “Curious about Curiosity? noting that, among other things, curious children are better able to grasp basic math and reading than their less curious comrades. Another success...
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“The gift of presence is a rare and beautiful gift. To come – unguarded, undistracted – and be fully present, fully engaged with whoever we are with at that...
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“It is so important to allow children to bloom and to be driven by their curiosity.” ...
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“In the end, though, maybe we must all give up trying to pay back the people in this world who sustain our lives. In the end, maybe it’s wiser to...
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“Volunteering,” someone once said, “is the ultimate exercise in democracy.” Why? Because when you choose to volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live...
Here’s a list of five fun fall facts to enjoy while you sip your pumpkin spice latte or other favorite fall beverage. One. This past September, the national organization of Communities...
Millions of Americans are turning the lights on as part of the 19th annual Lights On Afterschool to emphasize the importance of keeping lights on and doors open for after school programs. National...
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Today’s post is brought to you by Pamela Kingery, Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo. In early August, ground was broken for a new development in downtown Kalamazoo....
While each school year brings changes, this year feels especially different. That’s because Liza Wolfe, a Kalamazoo icon, has retired. Since 1976, Liza Wolfe has launched the success of over...
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Summer is slipping away. Have you had a chance to read as much as you hoped? If you hurry, you still have time to snag a book from The New...
