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Is Retiring Abroad Right for You? A Real Talk Guide to Portugal, Panama, Barbados, and Mexico I'll be honest with you. Back in 2019, if someone had told me I'd be seriously researching retirement outside the U.S., I would've been skeptical. My husband Norman and I had a solid plan: stay put, enjoy our grandkids, maybe take a few nice vacations. But then we started doing the math on our retirement income. And then the pandemic hit and everything changed. Suddenly we were stuck

"I'm writing this because my heart is heavy." I keep seeing the posts. I read the messages from former colleagues and educators I deeply respect, and I can hear the exhaustion in every word. You're talking about taking medical leave. You're considering quitting. You're running on empty, and it feels like nobody's really listening. This is an emergency. Student behavior feels out of control. Administrators are pointing fingers instead of backing you up. And parents? Too many a

A moment of pause before the season's beautiful chaos begins. The September Exhale There's a particular quality to September...

Teaching shouldn't feel like survival mode. Here's how to protect your energy and reclaim your passion for education. You don't have to...

Proper hand placement for diaphragmatic breathing - one hand on chest, one on belly "Wait, you mean I've been breathing wrong for 58...

I stayed in education longer than most would have.25 years.Urban schools.Overcrowded classrooms.Weapons. Lockdowns. Spit in the face

Teaching is a noble profession that comes with its own set of challenges, especially for educators working in challenging school...

Are you a Black educator looking to explore teaching opportunities abroad? Are you seeking guidance on how to navigate the challenges of...