As students entered their first period of the school year, some noticed a slight change in the environment from years before. Teachers stood by their doors, ready to welcome students into their classrooms. Adopted by many districts nationwide, Capturing Kids’ Hearts created a shift in school culture which became implemented this year. Teachers attended a two-day...
Imagine you are a junior in high school (or maybe you actually are) and it is the middle of the second semester. Your backpack feels heavier each day from all of your AP assignments, your to-do list is full of dual-credit activities and your mind races with thoughts including, “Where am I going to go to college?” or “When is my next exam again?” or maybe even “What am I going to do for the rest of my life?” These thoughts intimidate and put pressure on busy high schoolers’ lives, making...
