Literacy Without Limits: Empowering Young Authors Through Student-Published Projects By Charlene Andersson
Every Child Has a Story to Tell One of the most powerful realizations I’ve had in my career as an educator and educational therapist is this: children are natural storytellers. Given the right encouragement and tools, their imaginations, voices, and lived experiences shine brightly through words. But too often, traditional literacy instruction focuses solely on […]
Teaching with Heart: How Compassionate Classrooms Foster Academic and Emotional Growth By Charlene Andersson
The Heart of Education is Human Connection After decades in education—as a teacher, therapist, author, and advocate—I’ve come to believe one truth above all: real learning happens when students feel seen, safe, and supported. Academic excellence is not achieved in isolation; it flourishes in classrooms where compassion and connection are the foundation. Teaching with heart […]
From Hospital Rooms to Classrooms: How Arts-Based Interventions Support Healing and Learning By Charlene Andersson
Introduction: Where Education Meets Empathy As both an educator and an educational therapist, I’ve always believed that learning goes beyond textbooks and test scores. Children bring their full selves into the learning space—their emotions, their experiences, and sometimes, their pain. Nowhere is this more evident than in hospital settings, where children face not only health […]
Parental Advocacy in Education: How Families Can Shape Their Children’s Learning Experience By Charlene Andersson
The Power of Parent Voices Throughout my career as an educator, educational therapist, and curriculum consultant, one truth has remained constant: parental involvement is a cornerstone of student success. But beyond volunteering at school events or checking homework folders, there’s a deeper level of engagement that can truly transform a child’s educational journey—parental advocacy. When […]