no 2 pencils

Students kept breaking and losing pencils, so a teacher came up with a genius new policy. – Photo credit: Canva

Generations, Teachers, Uncategorized

A middle school teacher used students breaking their pencils to teach a brillian lesson about respect

Evan Porter

3/6/2026
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026
A teacher explains why its better to get the basic, wooden ruler. – Photo credit: via Anastasia Shuraeva/Pexels and _adaywithmissa/TikTok

Education, Teachers

Keep it simple: First grade teacher warns parents against ‘distracting’ school supplies

Tod Perry

7/18/2023