It is hard to believe but August is here, and for most of us a new school year is about to begin. Starting a new school year can be a challenge, even for those of us who have years of experience. The seemingly endless number of tasks that need to be completed before our students arrive can appear overwhelming. A new school year is also a time of change. Former students move on and new students, with their different personalities and abilities, create different classroom dynamics from the previous year. The new school year brings a wide range of educational emotions from excitement and anticipation to fear and dread.

Although full of changes and challenges, the new year is also an ideal time to reflect upon the previous year. Reflection and self-evaluation allows all educators to meet these changes and challenges with confidence and a positive attitude.

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