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The pandemic has catapulted California schools kicking and screaming into the 21st century. Public schools will likely never return to the one-size-fits-all rigid “seat minutes” structure of just a few months ago.  And it’s about time. For 25 years many charter school leaders including me have been working to redesign schools to more flexibly serve students in the modern world.  Nevertheless, our movement has been denounced, criticized and minimized by the educational old-guard.  The traditional public school system is slow to change and unwilling or unable to recognize the benefits of a more flexible school environment for many of their...

Your bedroom should feel like a sanctuary. The environment it creates should make you feel calm, ready for rest, and comforting. Piled up clothes, stuff dresser drawers, and who knows what hiding under your bed are no longer welcomed, as they distract from this experience, which is why I’m going to teach you how to declutter your bedroom. You deserve a bedroom that reduces the busy and never ending to do lists when you enter it. It should feel like your safe place, and this post is going to help you achieve that! Before we get to the decluttering part...

If you’re feeling the weight of quarantine and having a difficult time concentrating or having a hard time with self-discipline, you aren’t alone and that is NORMAL. There is so much going on right now and the enormity of the situation can weigh on us, making us feel stuck. Couple that with kids being at home unexpectedly,  staying inside more than usual, different work schedules, new schedules and routines…. it’s a lot. After two months in quarantine, I am finding that I need to do a RESET and I’d love for you to join me!  I follow 9 steps that...

If you’re like me, you have not hundreds, but thousands of books lining the shelves. Yet, there is always room for one more book! Who can understand the heart of a homeschool mom on a quest for curriculum and living books? In order to expand my ever-growing library of books and curricula, I have to find bargains in order to justify my purchases. You may need to save money, too. If so, I have some great tips on how to save big money on curriculum and living books. Used Curriculum Sales Used curriculum sales have been gold mines for our...

We’re all feeling it – overwhelmed, unmotivated, and stuck. What we’re going through right now and feeling is uncharted territory. None of us know how it will turn out, how long it will last, and no one has the perfect plan for how to navigate this new kind of life at home. I’ve heard from so many of you that you would love some accountability, connection, and support. I’m here to help! I’m bringing the Jumpstart Your Routine course back for a 2-DAY FLASH SALE because I have a feeling that this is something you might need right now. The...