Bullying is often seen as a physical act—fists in a hallway, shoves between classes. But the reality is far more complex and damaging. It is the constant taunts, the whispers, the laughter behind a student's back. It is the isolation and psychological pressure that chip away at a young person's sense of safety and self-worth. I recently had the opportunity to speak at a board meeting about this issue, drawing from my own experience as a student in this district 25 years ago.

Even in an age of social media, books are always will be an important aspect of a child's life. While reading is the basic foundation for...

I was never a small child. Always had a little extra pudge, as you can see from the photo. Two years ago I showed my 4th-grade students...