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Read Alouds & Book Talks

Andy Jacks / July 16, 2018

The Power of Read Alouds Reading to every classroom is by far one of my favorite things I do as […]

Andy Jacks / June 27, 2018

Sometimes the most profound statements happen during random times. Today a guest speaker doing a keynote at the Virginia Association

Andy Jacks / April 19, 2018

This year, our teachers At Ashland led by 5th grade teacher Jen Young, created mobile STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,

Andy Jacks / April 14, 2018

As principal, I have the honor of observing classroom lessons to learn about instruction and student motivation. This week I

Andy Jacks / April 11, 2018

As Hannibal in the A-Team used to say, “I love it when a plan comes together!” This year our kindergarten

Andy Jacks / April 1, 2018

This year we took the plunge and the whole family to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This is true both

Andy Jacks / March 22, 2018

I led an “Ask the Experts” session this week titled “Grow a Relationship-Driven School Culture” at the National Family Engagement

Andy Jacks / March 22, 2018

It was fun to lead this presentation at the National Family Engagement Summit in Richmond, Virginia this week. The group

Andy Jacks / February 9, 2018

This guest post is written by my friend J. Kapuchuck. a super dad and a super principal in Rockingham County,

Andy Jacks / February 7, 2018

When you think of your “home team,” what comes to mind? Is it your family or your favorite sports team?

Andy Jacks / January 31, 2018

I’m often asked by teachers and schools how to get started using Twitter. Our school team has been fortunate enough

Andy Jacks / January 30, 2018

A goal without a plan is just a wish. If it matters, follow through, work the goal every single day,