# middle school (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 16 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover middle school. Page: Feed: --- ## [Dr. Bean: A shared call for the year ahead — All. Together. Now.](https://newsroom.ocde.us/dr-bean-a-shared-call-for-the-year-ahead-all-together-now/) _2026-08-20 · Stefan Bean · OCDE Newsroom_ Four lads from Liverpool known as The Beatles wrote plenty of songs about love, possibility and the human experience. (And at least one about an octopus.) But there’s a title from their varied catalog that sounds less like a song and more like a call to action: All Together Now. Of course, this is a phrase that a conductor, bandleader or music teacher might use just before everyone joins in. But… ## [Uh-Oh, Hugo! by Jonathan Stutzman and Jay Fleck - ADVISABLE](https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2026/08/uh-oh-hugo-by-jonathan-stutzman-and-jay.html) _2026-08-20 · KTB Blog Post · KISS THE BOOK Jr._ Uh-Oh, Hugo! by Jonathan Stutzman and Jay Fleck . PICTURE BOOK. Flamingo (Penguin), 2026. $19. 9798217039203 BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K - ADVISABLE APPEALS TO: SEVERAL Hugo is up for a busy day. Lots of sniffing and running and sticky mess by the end of the day. I don’t know why this is not a board book. With its simple text and bold pictures, it is perfect for that format. For kids with dogs or… ## [Thinking Thursday: John von Neumann](https://denisegaskins.com/2026/08/20/thinking-thursday-john-von-neumann/) _2026-08-20 · Denise Gaskins · Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math_ Writing to Learn Math: What did the author mean? Put the thought in your own words. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Do you want your children to develop the ability to reason creatively and figure out things on their own? Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math … Continue reading Thinking Thursday: John von Neumann ## [This is Not a Christmas Book by Jory John and Pierre Collet-Derby - ESSENTIAL](https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2026/08/this-is-not-christmas-book-by-jory-john.html) _2026-08-19 · KTB Blog Post · KISS THE BOOK Jr._ This is Not a Christmas Book by Jory John and Pierre Collet-Derby . PICTURE BOOK. Farrar Straus Giroux (Macmillan), SEPTEMBER 2026. $20. 9780374394011 BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL APPEALS TO: MANY The lizard is trying to educate the reader about rocks, but what is that elf doing there? And those reindeer! I love the lizard’s commitment to his rocks - and that Collet-Derby is as accurate… ## [OCDE to launch 2026-27 National History Day season with virtual kickoff](https://newsroom.ocde.us/ocde-to-launch-2026-27-national-history-day-season-with-virtual-kickoff/) _2026-08-19 · Vicky Nguyen · OCDE Newsroom_ OCDE will launch the 2026-27 National History Day-Orange County season with a free virtual kickoff Sept. 10, giving new and returning coaches an introduction to the competition, this year's "Innovation in History" theme and resources to guide students through the months ahead. ## [The Mathematical Adventures of Alexandria Jones](https://denisegaskins.com/2026/08/19/the-mathematical-adventures-of-alexandria-jones/) _2026-08-19 · Denise Gaskins · Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math_ “Using mathematics to tell stories and using stories to explain mathematics are two sides of the same coin. They join what should never have separated: the scientist’s and the artist’s ways of uncovering truths about the world.” —William Frucht It began with some 4th-8th grade friends who met in my dining room to work math … Continue reading The Mathematical Adventures of Alexandria Jones ## [The Dumped Truck by Daniel Bernstrom and Marcelo Verdad - ESSENTIAL](https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-dumped-truck-by-daniel-bernstrom.html) _2026-08-18 · KTB Blog Post · KISS THE BOOK Jr._ The Dumped Truck by Daniel Bernstrom and Marcelo Verdad . PICTURE BOOK. Harper, 2026. 9780063373624 BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K - ESSENTIAL APPEALS TO: MANY Dump Truck works around Toyville and is very helpful, but he is also stinky, dirty, and makes other messes as he works. When the other toys band together to change the rules, they don’t realize the smelly consequences of their choices. So super… ## [(untitled)](https://mariovillalobos.com/2026/08/18/damn-mosquitoes/) _2026-08-18 · Mario Villalobos_ Note to self: next time I decide to go outside and do a photoshoot in the ruralest parts of rural Montana, bring mosquito spray! I’m still itching all over. in: notes tagged: montana ## [Brea Junior High student prepares to represent California at National Civics Bee](https://newsroom.ocde.us/brea-junior-high-student-prepares-to-represent-california-at-national-civics-bee/) _2026-08-18 · Vicky Nguyen · OCDE Newsroom_ Brea Junior High School seventh-grader Logan Thielen will represent California at the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C., after taking first place at the state competition with a proposal focused on bringing creative learning approaches into classrooms. ## [Twigs and Stones by Joy Cowley and Gavin Bishop - ADVISABLE](https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2026/08/twigs-and-stones-by-joy-cowley-and.html) _2026-08-17 · Lisa Morey · KISS THE BOOK Jr._ Twigs and Stones by Joy Cowley and Gavin Bishop . PICTURE BOOK Gecko Press (Lerner), 2025. $19. 9798765668238 BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE APPEALS TO: SOME Snake and Lizard are friends who live together - they share a hole under a rock. When Lizard wants to write their names in sticks above their hole, Snake keeps asking why, which is irritating. Snake doesn't help; Lizard does all the… ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/f83wTOuOSdof) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [Math Game Monday: Walter Joris’s Sequencium](https://denisegaskins.com/2026/08/17/math-game-monday-walter-joriss-sequencium/) _2026-08-17 · Denise Gaskins · Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math_ This game takes strategic thinking and planning ahead, and it makes a great journaling prompt, too. Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play. So what are you waiting for? Let’s … Continue reading Math Game Monday: Walter Joris’s Sequencium ## [(untitled)](https://mariovillalobos.com/2026/08/16/first-photoshoot/) _2026-08-16 · Mario Villalobos_ In about 5 hours, I’m going to conduct my first photoshoot. I’m taking photos of my friend’s daughter and boyfriend, two kids I’ve known for years, and I’m both nervous and excited. I told my friend I was nervous, and she said, “I am betting that you are going to be very good at this,” and if that doesn’t instill a man with confidence, I don’t know what will. in: notes tagged: community friends… ## [Webmentions + Bridgy](https://mariovillalobos.com/2026/08/16/webmentions--bridgy/) _2026-08-16 · Mario Villalobos_ I’m resurrecting an old tag after almost 4 years (!!!) because I wanted to note (to myself mostly) that I’ve added webmentions to my site, as well as proper Bridgy support. I think that means that my site is genuinely IndyWebbified, something I’ve been wanting to do for years. In essence, I have a Github Action that sends any new post to Bridgy, which then publishes my posts to Mastodon and… ## [Born Inside a Nest so Small by Iza Trapani - ADVISABLE](https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2026/08/born-inside-nest-so-small-by-iza.html) _2026-08-16 · Lisa Morey · KISS THE BOOK Jr._ Born Inside a Nest so Small: Conversation with a Hummingbird by Iza Trapani . NON-FICTION, PICTURE BOOK Charlesbridge/Imagine, 2025. $18 9781623545840 BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE APPEALS TO: SOME A child watches a hummingbird while reading, um, this book, and comments on each page poetically. He tells the hummingbird about itself as he reads the information. A bit surreal, but I don't… ## [Sweet, Sweet Memory by Jacqueline Woodson and Tonya Engel - ADVISABLE](https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2026/08/sweet-sweet-memory-by-jacqueline.html) _2026-08-15 · Lisa Morey · KISS THE BOOK Jr._ Sweet, Sweet Memory by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Tonya Engel . PICTURE BOOK Nancy Paulsen (Penguin), 2026. $19. 9780593530849 BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE APPEALS TO: SOME Sarah's grandfather has passed away, and the family has come to say goodbye. Everyone has stories and memories about grandpa, and Sarah does, too. She lives with her grandparents, but with everyone there,… ## [Phoebe Bridgers: Lost Weekend](https://mariovillalobos.com/2026/08/14/phoebe-bridgers-lost-weekend/) _2026-08-14 · Mario Villalobos_ Phoebe Bridgers dropped her new album “Lost Weekend” today, and I’m in love. I’ve had “Lost Boys” on repeat since June, and I love the acoustic version, too: So good. "Lost Weekend, by Phoebe Bridgers" in: notes tagged: music videos ## [Weekly roundup: Orange County School of the Arts student pushes to expand multilingual learning opportunities, and more](https://newsroom.ocde.us/weekly-roundup-orange-county-school-of-the-arts-student-pushes-to-expand-multilingual-learning-opportunities-and-more/) _2026-08-14 · Vicky Nguyen · OCDE Newsroom_ In an Aug. 13 Orange County Register feature, reporting intern Lillian Ashworth profiled Charlu's efforts to advance bilingual education in California, including her work on proposed legislation that would formally recognize translanguaging as an instructional approach. ## [What Is Nursing Care Worth?](https://nursingeconomics.substack.com/p/what-is-nursing-care-worth) _2026-08-14 · Robert Wingo, BSN, RN, NI-BC · The Economics of Nursing_ Discussions around "What is a nurse worth?" are missing the larger question. ## [CMS Asked What Care Costs. You Already Know.](https://nursingeconomics.substack.com/p/cms-asked-what-care-costs-you-already) _2026-08-14 · Robert Wingo, BSN, RN, NI-BC · The Economics of Nursing_ I filed a comment on Medicare's 2027 fee schedule. Here is what you need to know to post your own. ## [(untitled)](https://mariovillalobos.com/2026/08/smokey/) _2026-08-13 · Mario Villalobos_ We can almost see the mountains again. in: notes tagged: montana nature ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BthOHAjP2wiW) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Welcome Back Meet and Greet](http://oka.fvsd.us/apps/news/article/2219783) _2026-08-13 · News & Announcements (Oka Elementary School)_ Your child will have the opportunity to meet their teacher on Tuesday August 25th 11-11:30am at Oka Elementary! Teacher assignments will be live in the Aeries Parent Portal as long as you have done the data confirmation process for your child before hand. We are so excited to see all of our amazing students and welcome them back the Wolfpack for the 2026-17 school year! ## [Stubby: A Pencil’s Journey by Sydra Mallery and John Hare - OPTIONAL](https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2026/08/stubby-pencils-journey-by-sydra-mallery.html) _2026-08-13 · kissthebook · KISS THE BOOK Jr._ Stubby: A Pencil’s Journey by Sydra Mallery and John Hare . PICTURE BOOK. Greenwillow (Harper), 2026. $20. 9780062364319 BUYING ADVISORY: EL - OPTIONAL APPEALS TO: SOME Stubby, the pencil, takes us from the beginning of his life as a tree, through becoming a pencil, and on to all of his adventures in the classroom. Stubby’s story is actually quite long. In places it is very entertaining, but the… ## [The Skeleton and the Cat by Brandon James Scott - OPTIONAL](https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-skeleton-and-cat-by-brandon-james.html) _2026-08-13 · kissthebook · KISS THE BOOK Jr._ The Skeleton and the Cat by Brandon James Scott . PICTURE BOOK. Harper, 2026. $20. 9780063455887 BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL APPEALS TO: SOME The Skeleton is happy with its solitary life, so when the cat wants to be friends, Skeleton is reluctant. The tale unfolds in five mini stories, so it doesn’t flow. The illustrations are so beautiful; I’m disappointed that the story is so… ## [Thinking Thursday: Counting Puzzles](https://denisegaskins.com/2026/08/13/thinking-thursday-counting-puzzles/) _2026-08-13 · Denise Gaskins · Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math_ Writing to Learn Math: When students create their own math, they forge a personal connection to mathematical concepts and relationships. And it’s fun! Do you want your children to develop the ability to reason creatively and figure out things on their own? Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a Continue reading Thinking Thursday: Counting Puzzles ## [OCDE celebrates 2026 Outstanding STEM Educators](https://newsroom.ocde.us/ocde-celebrates-2026-outstanding-stem-educators/) _2026-08-12 · Vicky Nguyen · OCDE Newsroom_ Laughter, applause and plenty of proud supporters filled the Orange County Department of Education Conference Center on Aug. 4 as some of the county's leading STEM educators and advocates stepped forward to receive recognition for their work. ## [The Ghost Who Saved Halloween by Jen Anyong and Kaly Quarles - OPTIONAL](https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-ghost-who-saved-halloween-by-jen.html) _2026-08-12 · kissthebook · KISS THE BOOK Jr._ The Ghost Who Saved Halloween by Jen Anyong and Kaly Quarles . PICTURE BOOK. Harper, 2026. $13. 9780063478008 Content: G (one kid scared down to his underwear) BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL APPEALS TO: SOME The ghost is surprised to see that Halloween has co me around again. As he pulls out his best scary tricks, he is unpleasantly surprised that none of them seem to be working. The text is… ## [Lost and Found (Little Blue Truck) by Alice Schertle and John Joseph - OPTIONAL](https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2026/08/lost-and-found-little-blue-truck-by.html) _2026-08-12 · kissthebook · KISS THE BOOK Jr._ Lost and Found (Little Blue Truck) by Alice Schertle and John Joseph . PICTURE BOOK. BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL APPEALS TO: SOME Blue and Toad are loading hay into the truck bed, but now Blue can’t find Toad. He asks the animals around the farm to help him look. Fans of The Little Blue Truck will like this little mystery with its rhyming text and illustrations still in McMurry’s… ## [The Problem with Socratic Questions](https://denisegaskins.com/2026/08/12/the-problem-with-socratic-questions/) _2026-08-12 · Denise Gaskins · Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math_ “I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.” —Socrates “There is no education but self-education and only as the young student works with his own mind is anything effected.” —Charlotte Mason Two great teachers of the past agree that a child’s mind is no bucket. We cannot shovel in whatever information we Continue reading The Problem with Socratic Questions ## [WATCH: OC Pathways student ambassadors kick off a year of leadership and innovation at inaugural summit](https://newsroom.ocde.us/watch-oc-pathways-students-kick-off-a-year-of-leadership-and-innovation-at-inaugural-summit/) _2026-08-11 · Madeline Gray · OCDE Newsroom_ The OC Pathways Student Leadership Summit brought nearly 100 Orange County students together to connect with STEM professionals, learn from program alumni and build skills for future careers and leadership. ## [Garden Grove elementary renamed in honor of Frank and Irene Palomino for their role in ending school segregation](https://newsroom.ocde.us/garden-grove-elementary-renamed-in-honor-of-frank-and-irene-palomino-for-their-role-in-ending-school-segregation/) _2026-08-11 · Nathaniel Martinez · OCDE Newsroom_ For decades, the Palomino family has called the Garden Grove community home. Now, the name of Frank and Irene Palomino will greet generations of students as they enter the elementary school located just across the street from where the family once lived. On Thursday, Aug. 6, the Garden Grove Unified School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renamed Frank and Irene Palomino… ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yZ6Y3OSet7uD) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Children Have Mathematical Ideas](https://denisegaskins.com/2026/08/11/children-have-mathematical-ideas/) _2026-08-11 · Denise Gaskins · Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math_ From the very first review of my new book, Charlotte Mason’s Living Math: This book gives parents permission to believe that mathematics is something children can reason about, wonder about, discuss, investigate, and enjoy. It invites parents to treat children as people who have mathematical ideas worth listening to. For many parents, that shift in Continue reading Children Have Mathematical Ideas ## [First reading of funding for the Leonardo da Vinci museum approved](https://www.koaa.com/news/news5-investigates/pueblo-city-council-to-vote-on-885-000-for-leonardo-da-vinci-museum) _2026-08-11 · Alasyn Zimmerman · News5 Investigates_ Pueblo City Council is set to vote Monday on whether to give the Leonardo da Vinci Museum $885,000 in taxpayer money, a request that has drawn scrutiny from community members. ## [ACCESS and Connections students shine in Summer at the Center 2026 performance](https://newsroom.ocde.us/access-and-connections-students-shine-in-summer-at-the-center-2026-performance/) _2026-08-10 · Nathaniel Martinez · OCDE Newsroom_ Quick look: ACCESS and Connections students returned to Summer at the Center, a two-week program offered in partnership with the Segerstrom Center for the Arts where students learn from professional artists to sing, dance and act. It would be hard to guess that the performers on stage had been rehearsing together for only two weeks. Yet that was exactly the case as students from OCDE’s ACCESS and… ## [Math Game Monday: Symmetry Challenge](https://denisegaskins.com/2026/08/10/math-game-monday-symmetry-challenge/) _2026-08-10 · Denise Gaskins · Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math_ This game builds visual thinking skills. Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play. So what are you waiting for? Let s play some math! Symmetry Challenge Math Concepts: symmetry, geometry. Players: Continue reading Math Game Monday: Symmetry Challenge ## [(untitled)](https://mariovillalobos.com/2026/08/09/new-life/) _2026-08-09 · Mario Villalobos_ Last week, I planted marigolds and yesterday, the first sprouts emerged. Today, I counted two more. New life is beautiful. in: notes tagged: home nature phenology plants ## [Journaling Club Prompt for Middle School #4](https://ivystarvine.substack.com/p/journaling-club-prompt-for-middle-9db) _2026-08-08 · Ivystar Team · Ivystar Team_ Prompt: What strengths do I bring to a group? ## [Weekly roundup: $35.5 million investment to bring community school resources to more OC students, and more](https://newsroom.ocde.us/weekly-roundup-35-5-million-investment-to-bring-community-school-resources-to-more-oc-students-and-more/) _2026-08-07 · Madeline Gray · OCDE Newsroom_ A new $35.5 million investment in community schools will help expand a growing network of campuses across Orange County where students and families can access academic, mental health and community resources alongside their education. The funding, included in the new state budget, gives Orange County education leaders an opportunity to build on the community schools work already underway in… ## [El Paso County District 49 family sues school district over private nurse ban for special needs son](https://www.koaa.com/news/news5-investigates/el-paso-county-district-49-family-sues-school-district-over-private-nurse-ban-for-special-needs-son) _2026-08-07 · Alasyn Zimmerman · News5 Investigates_ An El Paso County School District 49 family is suing the district and a charter school, saying the school is preventing their son from having a private duty nurse in the classroom. ## [Thinking Thursday: Words Help Us Think](https://denisegaskins.com/2026/08/06/thinking-thursday-words-help-us-think/) _2026-08-06 · Denise Gaskins · Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math_ Writing to Learn Math: Writing helps students stretch their thinking and make sense of new ideas. Do you want your children to develop the ability to reason creatively and figure out things on their own? Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these Continue reading Thinking Thursday: Words Help Us Think ## [Shift bidding for nurses isn't new. Nobody has asked why the open shifts exist.](https://nursingeconomics.substack.com/p/shift-bidding-for-nurses-isnt-new) _2026-08-06 · Robert Wingo, BSN, RN, NI-BC · The Economics of Nursing_ Hospitals have been auctioning open shifts since 2001. Few have examined why there are enough of them to need a system. ## [MiddleWeb’s July Articles](https://middleweb.substack.com/p/middlewebs-july-articles) _2026-08-05 · MiddleWeb · MiddleWeb Substack_ What if multigenerational faculties combined superpowers? Also: launching math class; cultural responsiveness; the mobile principal; scaffolding struggle; poetry anthologies; math games; electives. ## [Introduction to the Science of Counting](https://denisegaskins.com/2026/08/05/introduction-to-the-science-of-counting/) _2026-08-05 · Denise Gaskins · Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math_ One of my favorite rabbit-trails to explore in middle school math is the science of counting and probability. It’s a great topic because the calculations are relatively easy, mostly multiplication and division. But there’s a lot of thinking that goes into figuring out just what calculations we need to do. Counting is not only for Continue reading Introduction to the Science of Counting ## [Back to school: Orange County classrooms get ready to welcome students](https://newsroom.ocde.us/back-to-school-orange-county-classrooms-get-ready-to-welcome-back-students/) _2026-08-05 · Ian Hanigan · OCDE Newsroom_ Students across Orange County will begin returning to classrooms as soon as Aug. 6, starting with the Anaheim Elementary and Cypress school districts. Other OC campuses will reopen throughout August and into early September. ## [Hip-hop icon Bobbito Garcia encourages juvenile hall students to pursue their passions](https://newsroom.ocde.us/hip-hop-icon-bobbito-garcia-encourages-juvenile-hall-students-to-pursue-their-passions/) _2026-08-04 · Nathaniel Martinez · OCDE Newsroom_ Quick look: Bobbito Garcia, a staple of New York street culture, spoke to juvenile hall students about the benefits of being a self-motivator and working hard at something every single day. For many students at OCDE’s Rio Contiguo and Otto A. Fischer schools, making decisions about their future and finding their purpose can be daunting. But according to Bobbito Garcia — a legendary New York… ## [Colorado Springs teacher named in Wisconsin civil lawsuit over child sexual abuse](https://www.koaa.com/news/news5-investigates/colorado-springs-teacher-named-in-wisconsin-civil-lawsuit-over-child-sexual-abuse) _2026-08-03 · Alasyn Zimmerman · News5 Investigates_ A Colorado Springs teacher is named in a civil lawsuit filed in Wisconsin in late June, claiming she failed to report a teacher who was later convicted of sexually assaulting students. ## [Math Game Monday: Decimal Product Game](https://denisegaskins.com/2026/08/03/math-game-monday-decimal-product-game/) _2026-08-03 · Denise Gaskins · Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math_ This game builds understanding of decimals, and also of the inverse relationship between multiplication and division. Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play. So what are you waiting for? Let s Continue reading Math Game Monday: Decimal Product Game ## [Journaling Club Prompt for Middle School #3](https://ivystarvine.substack.com/p/journaling-club-prompt-for-middle-ccb) _2026-08-01 · Ivystar Team · Ivystar Team_ Prompt: What things in my circle of control do I need to take more responsibility for? ## [Thinking Thursday: Pentagram](https://denisegaskins.com/2026/07/30/thinking-thursday-pentagram/) _2026-07-30 · Denise Gaskins · Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math_ Writing to Learn Math: At its heart, geometry is all about seeing connections and relationships. Do you want your children to develop the ability to reason creatively and figure out things on their own? Help kids practice slowing down and taking the time to fully comprehend a math topic or problem-solving situation with these classic Continue reading Thinking Thursday: Pentagram ## [Boardmoor Pet Resort owner pleads guilty to animal cruelty charge, faces two additional misdemeanor summonses](https://www.koaa.com/news/news5-investigates/boardmoor-pet-resort-owner-pleads-guilty-to-animal-cruelty-charge-faces-two-additional-misdemeanor-summonses) _2026-07-30 · Dianne Derby · News5 Investigates_ The owner of Boardmoor Pet Resort in Fountain pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and faces two additional misdemeanor charges. ## [Charlotte Mason’s Living Math Now in Print!](https://denisegaskins.com/2026/07/29/charlotte-masons-living-math-now-in-print/) _2026-07-29 · Denise Gaskins · Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math_ The long-awaited deluxe, full-color edition of Charlotte Mason s Living Math is now available exclusively on my Playful Math Store in paperback and hardcover (and ebook, too). Hooray! If you d like to know more about the book, check out my interview with Cindy Rollins on The New Mason Jar podcast: S11E144: Charlotte Mason’s Living Math with Continue reading Charlotte Mason s Living Math Now in…