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Stacey James McAdoo (2019 AR Teacher of the Year)
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Nov 15, 2021

More Than Books

…a reflection about libraries and the role they play in the community by Stacey James McAdoo… (This piece was originally written for the Arkansas Times in support of the millage tax for CALS.) The universal symbol for libraries is typically an open book. And I understand why, but libraries are so much more than books. When I think of the Central Arkansas Library System, the imagery…

Libraries

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More Than Books
More Than Books

Nov 5, 2021

Discovering STEM

…reflections on the power of play, imagination and museums by Stacey James McAdoo… (originally written for the Museum of Discovery’s SPARK Stars award ceremony luncheon) Growing up, I used to line my dolls up in my bedroom and play school with Craig — my baby brother and only sibling. We would do lots of hands-on activities like making up songs to explain things…

STEM

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Discovering STEM
Discovering STEM

Jun 25, 2021

If I Ruled The World…Reflecting on extraordinary funds and education upgrades by Stacey James McAdoo…

My friends and I have been reimaging education and solving all of the world’s problems for decades. No, really. In 1999, my husband and I invited about three dozen or so people from our various circles to break bread with us in our “new-to-us” home as a housewarming gift to…

American Families Plan

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If I Ruled The World…Reflecting on extraordinary funds and education upgrades by Stacey James…
If I Ruled The World…Reflecting on extraordinary funds and education upgrades by Stacey James…

May 15, 2021

Letting Go: Anger & Resentment

…a lesson, reflection and presentation for the 23rd day of Ramadan 2021 by Stacey James McAdoo… The first time I saw Spirit Trickey, the daughter of Minnie Jean Brown Trickey (who is one of the nine Black children who desegregated Little Rock Central High school in 1957 and who are…

Ramadan

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Letting Go: Anger & Resentment
Letting Go: Anger & Resentment

Feb 15, 2021

Sunshine Lady — National Network of State Teachers of the Year

“I’m really glad you’re back,” she said quietly behind the mask that hid her smile as she zipped up her backpack and prepared to exit the classroom. There had been signs before today. Like when she showed up for class four hours early. Or when, despite her school pivoting to…

Love

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Sunshine Lady — National Network of State Teachers of the Year
Sunshine Lady — National Network of State Teachers of the Year

Jan 18, 2021

Signed, Sealed, Delivered…reflecting on the poetry about presidents-elect & inaugurations by Stacey James McAdoo…

🎶 Here I am, baby. Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours.🎶 -Stevie Wonder Raise your hand if you remember Obama’s first inauguration. What I remember most is the electricity and excitement that caused my family to hop on a bus and head to DC to stand outside in the freezing cold…

Nikki Giovanni

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered…reflecting on the poetry about presidents-elect & inaugurations by…
Signed, Sealed, Delivered…reflecting on the poetry about presidents-elect & inaugurations by…

Dec 24, 2020

You Must Learn…reflecting on connections, fears & the purpose of education by Stacey James McAdoo…

🎵Just like I told you, You must learn.🎵 -KRS1, Boogie Down Productions Even before the days of Covid, pivots, and hybrid classrooms, educators have always understood that learning isn’t, never has been, and never will be confined to the walls of a classroom. The other day I had a conversation…

Black Lives Mater

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You Must Learn…reflecting on connections, fears & the purpose of education by Stacey James McAdoo…
You Must Learn…reflecting on connections, fears & the purpose of education by Stacey James McAdoo…

Nov 29, 2020

Moment For Life…reflecting on lessons of gratitude and happiness by Stacey James McAdoo…

As we prepare to return to school and work, let us continue to carry gratitude with us in the days ahead. The number of lessons and skills teachers teach far exceeds the number of days spent in the classroom (face to face, remotely, or otherwise). Like most educators, I have…

Random Acts Of Kindness

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Moment For Life…reflecting on lessons of gratitude and happiness by Stacey James McAdoo…
Moment For Life…reflecting on lessons of gratitude and happiness by Stacey James McAdoo…

Nov 23, 2020

Thank Me Now…thoughts on Thanksgiving & the National Day of Mourning by Stacey McAdoo…

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, let us be mindful that some will be observing that day as the National Day of the Mourning. The National Day of Mourning, an annual protest organized by Native Americans of New England, has officially been observed since 1970. …

Thanksgiving

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Thank Me Now…thoughts on Thanksgiving & the National Day of Mourning by Stacey McAdoo…
Thank Me Now…thoughts on Thanksgiving & the National Day of Mourning by Stacey McAdoo…

Aug 7, 2020

Governor Hutchinson…An open letter to Arkansas’ governor regarding the reopening of schools by Stacey James McAdoo…

Governor Hutchinson, I am not going to spend a lot of time drafting this letter and including researched or scientific data to support my claims. History and recent actions have proven it would merely be a waste of my energy. …

Schools

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Governor Hutchinson…An open letter to Arkansas’ governor regarding the reopening of schools by…
Governor Hutchinson…An open letter to Arkansas’ governor regarding the reopening of schools by…
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