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The Quiet Power of a Snow Day: Rediscovering the "Me" Outside the IEP
I’m just going to say it: The silence was delicious. For two whole days, my world went white, and for the first time in a long time, the soundtrack of my life changed. Usually, my days are a chaotic symphony of school bells, back-to-back Zoom meetings, and navigating the… let’s call it passionate energy of parents who sometimes forget that I’m a person, not a doormat for their frustrations. But this week? The bells were silent. The screen stayed dark. And I finally had the s
authorrashidmason
6 days ago2 min read


Now That the School Year is Over... This is What I Learned
Another school year has wrapped, and as I finally catch my breath, I've been reflecting on the lessons learned outside of any curriculum....
authorrashidmason
Jun 23, 20253 min read


You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup: Why Educators Must Prioritize Mental Health
The alarm blares, signaling the start of another day. For educators, this isn't just any workday; it's a day filled with shaping young...
authorrashidmason
May 7, 20253 min read


Unlocking Potential: How Neurodiversity Intersects with Executive Functioning
As a school psychologist, I often work with students who have unique ways of learning and processing information – a concept we...
authorrashidmason
Apr 14, 20252 min read


Seeing Beyond the Labels: Understanding Neurodiversity and Building Inclusive Spaces
As a school psychologist, I've had the privilege of working with countless students, each with unique strengths, challenges, and ways of...
authorrashidmason
Apr 2, 20252 min read
The Unsettling Silence: Navigating the Anxiety of Education's Unknown
There's a palpable tension in the air these days, a quiet hum of anxiety that vibrates through every faculty lounge and staff meeting....
authorrashidmason
Mar 31, 20252 min read


Today, I Felt the Fear. It Was Palpable.
Today was heavy. Really heavy. I sat across from a parent, a father, whose worry was so thick you could almost touch it. His son is...
authorrashidmason
Mar 26, 20252 min read
Finding Your Oxygen Mask: Self-Care for Educators in Turbulent Times
The recent news of proposed cuts and changes within the U.S. Department of Education has sent shockwaves through the educational...
authorrashidmason
Mar 25, 20252 min read


Why Choose School Psychology? A Career That Makes a Real Difference
Are you drawn to the intersection of education and mental health? Do you have a passion for helping children and adolescents thrive? If...
authorrashidmason
Mar 18, 20252 min read


Embracing Restorative Justice: Cultivating a Culture of Healing in K-12 Education
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the limitations of punitive disciplinary measures in K-12 education....
authorrashidmason
Feb 24, 20242 min read


Navigating the Educational Landscape: The Current State of K-12 Education in 2024
As we enter 2024, the landscape of K-12 education continues to evolve in response to an ever-changing world. From technological...
authorrashidmason
Feb 18, 20242 min read


The Future of Education
It is hard to believe that in March 2021, we are still functioning in a world of remote education. As virtual classrooms become sort of a...
authorrashidmason
Mar 2, 20212 min read


Finding Our Inner-Child
We have we become obsessed with being adults and showing others that we are able to adult that we forgot all the color our childhood...
authorrashidmason
Feb 12, 20214 min read


Teaching Race In Early Childhood..
I remember learning and singing this song during my time as an early childhood student. I can recall us sitting along the edge of the...
authorrashidmason
Jan 28, 20213 min read


Adding Compassion to Virtual Learning
In the waking months of the COVID-19 Pandemic, our educational systems were unsure of how to navigate the learning process for not only...
authorrashidmason
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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