School and Community Winter 2024

28 Day in the Life

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FEATURES 8

MSTA HAPPENINGS 4 President’s Column

Members Pursuing Special Projects

10 Education at the Speed of Life

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Education Policy Priorities

By: Time Allshouse, Blue Springs R-4

20 Meet the 2023 Unsung Heroes

13 Custom Picture Books By: Chelsea Tornetto

32 Professional Learning

16 Where the Pavement Ends By: Wanita Humphrey

36 News

37 New Staff

18 Teacher Tip: Transform Your Classroom

44 Reading Circle

28 A Day in the Life of Pam Lowe

46 Book Review

34 Essays from Future Teachers

47 New Benefits

38 Applause for Colleagues

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On the cover: Brock hand-stitches his masterpiece. Photo credit: Lindsay James

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