Tag Archives: labels

Words Matter: Wielding the Power of Language in Education

By Kyra Ostendorf, publisher at Free Spirit Publishing This post was originally published April 4, 2019 and was updated in March 2022. When we ask an adult, “What do you do?” we are generally asking what kind of work the … Continue reading

Posted in Free Spirit News | Tagged | Leave a comment

Words Matter: Wielding the Power of Language in Education

By Kyra Ostendorf, publisher at Free Spirit Publishing When asking an adult, “What do you do?” we are generally asking what kind of work the person is in. My answer has changed over time from “preschool teacher” to “curriculum writer” … Continue reading

Posted in Free Spirit News | Tagged | 1 Comment

What Can Teachers Do When Gifted Students Are Bullied?

By Richard M. Cash, Ed.D. Part of our Cash in on Learning series by Richard M. Cash, Ed.D. Click to read other Cash in on Learning posts. Remember the rhyme, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will … Continue reading

Posted in Bullying Prevention & Conflict Resolution, Gifted Education | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Embracing the Bully

By Kelly Huegel, author of  GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens Last night I watched a John Hughes movie, which it turns out is perfect preparation for writing about GLSEN’s No Name-Calling Week. Hughes’s … Continue reading

Posted in Bullying Prevention & Conflict Resolution | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment