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Vol. 5 Winter 2021
LITERACY NEWS
The NW Arkansas ESC Literacy Newsletter
In This Issue: Winter: A Time of Reflection
Literacy Squad
Teacher Toolbox As we reflect on the past year and plan the future ahead,
sometimes it is best to take a big breath and take a lesson from Nature.
R.I.S.E.
There are few certainties in our lives. Change is a certainty but how and
Co-op PD when that change is made manifest is a mystery. Nature has its
Working & Learning certainties too - 24-hour cycles, changing seasons and cycles of life and
Online death. Perhaps if we take a few moments to think about Nature, we too
can find much wisdom, strength, and hope for this coming year.
Contact Us Take note of the tree. It stands tall despite the onslaught of rain,
snow, and wind because its strength comes from its roots.
Phone:
Take note of the tall grass and the reeds. They, too, withstand the
(479) 267-7450
storms, bending rather than breaking, springing tall again when the sun
Visit shines.
4 Double Springs Rd., Take note of the duck upon the water, embracing the flow of the
Farmington stream rather than fighting the current.
M - Th: We wish you strength, peace, and wellness in the new year ahead. If
we can be of any help to you and your students, please reach out to us.
7:30am - 4:00pm
Friday: Sincerely,
7:30am - 3:30pm Angie, Cindy, Judy, Madison
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"Literacy is a bridge from misery
to hope… Literacy is, finally, the
road to human progress and the
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woman and child can realize his or
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her full potential.”
Check online for continuing professional develop- Kofi Annan
ment offered by your regional co-op.
(U.N. Secretary General, 1997-2006)
https://www.starfishnw.org/
