Homeschool mom teaches kids how to learn
“Some boys were teasing her, making fun of her, and encouraging her to say things she didn’t want to say. We knew it would probably get worse in junior high than it was in fifth grade....
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Former teacher gets that déjà vu feeling
“As a former teacher, when the back-to-school ads start and I see those supplies in the stores, I get that déjà vu feeling. And when it’s time for the school districts’ convocations, I find myself wishing...
Maturity kicks in when it comes to work, school
“A lot of people think I’m older than 16, but I don’t feel like it. I’ve been handed alcoholic beverages before, but I say, ‘Hey, I’m only 16, man. I don’t want you to get in...
She wants to be the teacher students can confide in
“My parents divorced around the time I was in fifth grade, and I carried some scars with that into high school. “I just tried to keep busy and not really focus on the pain or anything....
She hopes to ease transition for bilingual students
“I’m going back to school to become a bilingual teacher so I can work with younger kids. “We speak English with our daughter. But my mom only speaks Spanish, and I grew up initially only knowing...
His heart is in helping others through police work
“I’ve had my badge in Baytown for almost 26 years, but I left for five years to work as an operator at Bayer. One day at the plant, there was a sight glass blowout. Sight glass...
These cousins are more like brothers
“They’re cousins, but they’re also best friends. They’ve been like brothers ever since they were little.” “We recently did a party together to celebrate their 15th birthdays. We had a slide show with photos of them,...
‘There will be time for college and careers’
“I’m so excited. I got an internship with AmeriCorps, and I leave in January for California. I’m going to be working with a crew called ACE, which stands for American Conservation Experience. We’ll be going to...
Virgin Islands girl getting used to a few changes
“These are my granddaughters. The oldest one was born in the Virgin Islands and has been here about a year. She likes it, but one of the biggest changes is the weather. She’s not used to...
Sisters choose different post-high school paths
(Left) “When school starts I’m planning to unenroll so I can enroll in my GED classes. I didn’t drop out. I want my high school diploma, but it’s just taking too long. I want to hurry...
