Lessons from Election Season

It’s hard to ignore the swirling emotions that are building the closer we get to November 5, as the anticipation of what the news cycle might bring can lead to unease and uncertainty. At Turning Point, we have the anchoring responsibility of our shared commitment to children. In the coming days, teachers and staff will continue to provide a non-anxious presence that encourages students to access curiosity and compassion when exploring their own questions and feelings around the election. This also affords us an excellent opportunity to teach about the democratic process in age-appropriate ways.

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How Can We Build Strong Bridges?

Over the summer, I learned a bit about the engineering challenges of building good, durable bridges. With gravity pulling bridges down and compromising their integrity, a well-designed bridge must balance inward compression with outward tension. Certainly, these principles apply to our own efforts at Turning Point to build a resilient community. As we build metaphorical bridges across differences, we also need to create balance, share the load of telling our own stories and listening to others’ stories, and remain flexible in our outlook and mindset about our opinions.

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Summer Reading + Year-End Reflections

Children teach us that being in the moment can be liberating and joyful. I encourage you to make time for the unexpected adventures that can show up unbidden and enjoy the simple bounty of summer produce, the feeling of sand between your toes, air-conditioned afternoon matinees, outdoor concerts, summer camps, and crafty pursuits. We all know that whatever currently exists will inevitably change, and I hope you can be present through this cycle of transition while letting go to make space for what's to come.

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