Sole Sisters: Two Teachers Help Young Students Run Their First Relay Marathon
Most people cannot fathom running a marathon. Single mother and elementary teacher Tara Lord just ran her second 26.2 mile
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Connect to Education and Philanthropy
Families in the Middle often connect to education. So many of these families are educators. They are socially conscious and inspired to help in their communities. These posts will contain ideas to help make connections across curriculums and products to engage students. Stories here will also inspire you to make a difference in the world around us. Check back frequently for more ideas!
Five Ways to Foster Gratitude in Our Children
The light streamed into my kitchen this Easter morning, the trees’ shadows shimmying on the floor as the wind blew
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7 Amazing Books and Products to Celebrate Poetry Month With Elementary Students
*This post contains affiliate links* In honor of Poetry Month, this hallowed time of stanzas, similes, metaphors, and rhyming words, I’m sharing
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Educational Products for Test Prep Time
Thank God for Spring Break! I know I’m echoing the sentiments of my colleagues in education when I say this.
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An Open Letter to Betsy DeVos from the Grizzly Bears
Dear Betsy, Good afternoon. We hope it’s okay to call you by your first name. Since you seem to know
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Growth, Proficiency, and Grizzly Bears
Here at Meaningful Connections, I normally stay far away from politics. I’m all about middle ground, y’all. But there are
Read moreHappy Thanksgiving!
I’ve got lots to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day. My husband, kids, and parents are all healthy. My
Read moreFive Ways to Connect Your Philanthropic Project to Funding
As we wrap up our series on philanthropy this week, it’s time to talk money. Ironic, since we’ve been focused
Read moreFirst Grader Inspires Art Auction to Benefit Friend Battling Cancer
In the spirit of these two weeks highlighting volunteerism and philanthropy on the blog, I have been touched over the
Read moreSeven-Year-Old Braxton Lee’s Fleet Feet Make Huge Connections
In the spirit of volunteerism here on the blog, I’ve been on a hunt for kids who serve. I haven’t
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