Teachers generally like teaching. They stay in their chosen profession about as long as accountants or social workers stay in theirs. Teachers may not get rich, but they live comfortably middle-class lives. Plus, teachers get to retire a couple of years earlier than other workers. Those are some of the positive narratives that policymakers need […]
We know that wisdom comes with age ― and apparently so do a number of other joyful qualities. Research shows that the older you get, the more self-assured and content you are. In fact, those in their 60s are more likely to be happier and, according to a recent study, they’re also more self-confident overall than […]
The former Virginia schoolteacher who was shot last year by one of her first-grade students said she still worries about the other students and wonders how they are doing during a series of interviews with local media. “I hope that they are enjoying school, enjoying their second-grade year,” Abby Zwerner, 26, told The Virginian-Pilot newspaper […]
Jan. 1—Every year brings its share of joy and, unfortunately, some tragedy. The year 2023 was no different, as positive community developments brought new infrastructure to Ashtabula County, and at the same, unspeakable loss touched our lives. Here are some of the stories that impacted county residents this year: Broadband expansion The Broadband Initiative Group […]