It’s still hard to believe the September 11 attacks occurred over two decades ago. I was a college student in Minnesota at the time. Scared and worried, I remember watching the news coverage of the devastating aftermath of the attacks with my roommates. As I shoved aside my...
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National Book Lovers Day is Wednesday, August 9 – a day to celebrate all things books and reading. Bookworms can participate...
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I have become a regular listener of
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National Safety Month gives us the opportunity to reflect on how to keep our environment safe a...
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As the calendar flips to May, we’re enjoying more sunlight, greener grass, and the sounds of birds ch...
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George H.W. Bush officially made April National Volunteer Month as part of his
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Did anyone watch the Schoolhouse Rock! 50th anniversary singalong on abc l...
The Connecting Link is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dominican University to provide graduate-level credits in continuing education for teachers.
Dominican University, located just 10 miles west of downtown Chicago in River Forest, Illinois, is a...
There is some fascinating research published in Scientific Reports on the mental health benefits of seeing and/or hearing birds. Improved moods, decreased symptoms associated with depression, stress relief, and increased focus for up to eight hours after bird encounters were reported by people participating in this...
Increases focus, alleviates stress, decreases symptoms of anxiety, improves the quality of sleep, and relieves pain…deep breathing exercises provide a myriad of benefits. Breathing exercises are free, relatively easy to learn, do not take much time to complete, and can be done anytime and anywhere – including the classroom.
Deep breathing is a proactive habit that student...