Category Archives: Inspiration

Allisence: 5 Things Making a Comeback

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. I love the way Converse All Stars look, but I’m not such a fan of how much they cost, so I bought some look-alikes. During a recent visit home, … Continue reading

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Theresa: Stocking Your Classroom with DonorsChoose.org

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Back-to-school has always been one of my favorite times of year. I look forward to seeing the great sales every Sunday. Who doesn’t love crayons for 25 cents, notebook … Continue reading

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Megan: A Final Goodbye

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” ~ From the movie Annie It’s summer in Chicago! The weather’s warm and everyone’s outside. After months … Continue reading

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Brad: Songs of Summer

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Shortly after the last day of school, I spent some time in the Midwest and managed to visit friends and family, get married, then drive north and relax for … Continue reading

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Megan: End of the Year

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. So let me say before we partSo much of me Is made of what I learned from youYou'll be with meLike a handprint on my heartAnd now whatever way … Continue reading

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Sheena: Our Passions as Our Professions

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. As the end of the school year quickly approaches, I realize that attending the CEC 2011 Convention & Expo was exactly what I needed at this stage in my … Continue reading

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Brad: Greetings from the CEC 2011 Convention & Expo!

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. When I joined the Council for Exceptional Children, I did so because I believed that the organization was consistent with my personal mission as a special educator. Like any … Continue reading

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Melissa: Uncommon

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. As many of you know, my students and I have been on the same path together for two years. Now there is a possibility that my lane will end, … Continue reading

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Megan: Let The Job Searches Begin…

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. “Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love.” ~ David McCullough It’s finally spring! A time when thoughts turn to sunshine, flowers, Cubs games, and … Continue reading

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Megan: How Do You Measure a Good Teacher?

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. “A good teacher is like a candle — it consumes itself to light the way for others.” ~ Author Unknown How do you measure a good teacher? Recently I … Continue reading

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