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Shared reading strategiesBy Robin Lucansky “Mom, look, there’s a dog that looks just like Winn-Dixie!” Why is my heart so full of love and wonderment when I hear this from my daughter? For starters, my daughter is 30 years old, and we read [ITAL]Because of...
Courtesy Photo: Il Vicino bambino pizza with artichoke hearts, capers, kalamata olilves, and sausage.From classic New Mexican food to wood-fired pizza and a sweet ending with ice cream, everyone is happy with these local options.By Heather HunterIl Vicino 321 W. San...
Courtesy Photo: Building bird nestsEmbracing kids’ curiosity and potentialBy Judy Reinhartz As the school year winds down, we hear children ask, "What are we going to do this summer?" It gives you more time with your children to turn their curiosity into hands-on...
Photo by LeRoy N. Sanchez.Calvin and Alma interview Santa Fe’s new mayorBy Calvin and Alma Lovato Between meetings and a packed schedule, newly minted Santa Fe mayor Michael Garcia took time to catch up with a very important group of constituents: Santa Fe’s youngest...
Courtesy Photo: Eighth graders preparing to speak on the Floor.This winter, the Santa Fe Girls’ School continues its long-standing eighth-grade project of lobbying at the state legislatureBy Darya Glass Since I began teaching 15 years ago, I have observed my students...
Courtesy Photo: Coaches Pamela and Marcie bring the team in for a time-outWhat coaching middle school volleyball reveals about patience, parenting, and joyBy Pamela K. Blackwell Volleyballs bounced in every direction across the middle school gym, propelled by the...
Courtesy photo: Driving my truck in the cool weatherConnecting Science and Math to Life, Learning, and PlayBy Judy Reinhartz On our ongoing learning journey, “The important thing is to never stop questioning” (Albert Einstein). I never tire of his insights about...
Courtesy photo: Middle school students work together on assignments.Understanding and empowering our different learnersBy Megan Rosker Children carry an innate curiosity about the world. It’s our responsibility as adults to fan that spark into a flame—fueling...