There's been a lot of talk around the lower school lately as we transition from a history curriculum toward a social studies one about what exactly that means...and more importantly, what it could look like. While many of those big questions still linger, one thing I know for sure is that the concept of identity has come up over and over again. Along similar lines, I always have Angela Maier's teachings running through my head about humans' inherent need to matter. So, helping kids think more deeply about who they are, where they belong, and what they stand for - along with my commitment to helping kids realize they truly matter - have both been at the forefront of my mind.
