Exploring the link between breakfast, brain function, and what we overlook in plain sight. Introduction After getting home from the NEA RA in Portland and our relaxing three days in Seaside and Cannon Beach on the coast, we found NO food in the house! Of course, it took us days to deplete the […]
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My wife, Kelli, and I always attended the National Education Association Representative Assembly each year, always during the week of July 4th. We gathered with educators from around the world to help guide the goals and policies of the NEA for the coming year. It was tough but rewarding work — a whirlwind of meetings,
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I’m in Portland, OR, for the National Education Association Representative Assembly. Those of you who know me know Kelli, my wife, and I attend each year, and have for the past 20. As delegates, we participate in the largest democratic body in the world, helping make decisions on NEA budget, legislative goals, policies, and goals.
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Reclaiming the wonder we once carried so naturally. This weekend our ex-roommate, Ryan, his girlfriend, Ash, and their three kids spent the weekend with us. I spent part of the evening lying on the floor with Way, the preschooler, and Rho, the first grader. We are playing with a massive amount of Legos! I
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