Starting a journey as a novice teacher can be thrilling yet daunting. Continuous administrative tasks, professional growth duties, and hurdles in the classroom often balance the joy of being part of an evolving and truly gratifying career. Establishing a robust set of habits during the initial years of teaching can consistently mitigate stress that could arise in the future.
Going back to school after a long vacation can often be a challenging transition for kids. The shift from leisure and flexibility back to structure and academic demands requires a blend of mental, emotional, and practical preparation.
I have good news for you, and I have bad news for you.
Let me tell you the bad news first. In a few days, summer vacation will be over for all the students in the Central Valley. That's the bad news for children who are really enjoying their summer vacations, extra swims, trips to camp, and sleeping late in the morning.
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After a successful fall run, our hometown Reedley College is going for round two hosting a farmers market every Thursday evening for the next few weeks as we head into summer. The market brings together local farmers, food vendors, and artisans providing a unique opportunity for the community to support small businesses and purchase fresh, locally grown produce and homemade goods.
The Pillowman opens this weekend at Fresno State presented by Fresno State’s University Theatre. We had the chance recently to chat about the show with the show’s director, J. Daniel Herring, who is also a professor and Department Chair at Fresno State.
This Thursday, April 27, a new show opens at the College of the Sequoias in Visalia. Their Performing Arts department will be presenting a play called ARGONAUTIKA: The Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts. This one will be unique as it will be co-directed with some of the students at COS, together with Chris Mangels who is a Professor of Theatre and Cinema Arts as well as the Resident Scenic Designer, Fight Choreographer, and one of the two Resident Directors. We took a moment to chat with Chris and some of the students involved.
Godspell: A stage musical based on the Book of Matthew in the New Testament, conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics (Some lyrics are taken from hymnals and Biblical scriptures. Two songs are by Peggy Gordon and Jay Hamburger: “Day by Day,” from the Off-Off-Broadway version, and “Beautiful City, which was written for the 1973 movie.) by Stephen Schwartz.
Sports is an exciting and dynamic industry that offers many career opportunities. From managing athletes and teams to marketing and event planning, the world of sports administration is full of endless possibilities. Sports have always been a huge, ever-evolving industry with a global value of over $500 billion. With this growth, the demand for skilled sports professionals has also risen.
Educational leaders play a pivotal part in educational institutes. They are the backbone of schools, as their leadership improves the quality and environment of it. Their role involves empowering and collaborating with teachers, students, and parents to reach the school's goals.
