The Woof

When folks talk about the “lazy days of summer,” a lot of us think wistfully about our childhood, whether that conjures memories of family vacations, summer camps, or just having more time for relaxing around your regular spots: tanning on the beach or by the pool, escaping the heat by going to a movie theater for the latest blockbuster, or just laying in the grass outside your own home. Although movie theaters may not be an option, and some camps and travel plans may have been taken off the table, I hope you have all found opportunities for relaxing & enjoying good, safe social opportunities so far this summer! For teachers, this is a rich time because summer affords us an opportunity to focus on our own improvement. Many teachers come back from summer break talking about the books they’ve read, podcasts they’ve listened to, or courses they took. They are eager to adapt new ideas and strategies to their own classrooms, and to talk it through with their colleagues. This summer, m