Minerva Musings

We have all heard the adage, “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” For many people, that is a lovely thought, but not something that seems realistic or attainable. We may not all be able to do what we “love” as a career, but all of us can be…

When I was pregnant with my son an older woman at work told me how happy she was for me. Unlike most people who congratulated me, she didn’t talk about how soft the baby’s skin would be, how good he would smell, or extol the joy of baby cuddles. “I am so excited for you!”…

Education Week recently published an article titled Data: Does Your State Have Enough School Psychologists and Counselors? Spoiler alert: The answer is no. Most states do not have enough school psychologists and counselors.  The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommends a ratio of one school counselor for every 250 students. The National Association of School…

Summer is just around the corner and that means family vacation time. Or does it?  Many of us probably remember our own family vacations as children with great fondness. I certainly do. From elementary school through freshman year of high school my family had a string of fun and memorable vacations in places like Lake…

Spring has arrived and for many students spring break is already over or will be soon. That means it is time to start thinking about summer. If you are a family that is considering private school options for middle or high school, you should think about sending your child to a summer program at a…