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My junior year plans

August 17, 2021

Well folks, it's that time of year. . .a new school year is upon us!

And you know what that means: new courses, experiences, and opportunities! And I am going to share all of those plans with you.

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Why do I still show up?

August 3, 2021

In this post, I address the nerves, anxiety, stress, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome around becoming a teacher and most importantly, why I still show up.

Why are some families and schools against antiracist education? Let's Talk About it!

July 27, 2021

The pushback against CRT and other antiracist practices in schools starts an important conversation.

Why are families, school districts, and politicians (who are unsurprisingly majority white) uncomfortable with teachers actively choosing curriculum that addresses the truths about racism?

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My published research

June 20, 2021

To read my article, "The Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Long-Term Brain Development and Health," click the button below.

​The article is published through Aisthesis: the Interdisciplinary Honors Journal through the University of Minnesota.

How to celebrate and include lgtbqia+ Peoples, Families, and Students Year-Round

Instagram

I created this guide for teachers and anyone else who celebrate and be an ally for LGBTQIA+ folks, students, and families. It is a starting point. The real growth and change happen through your own actions and initiative.

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Dear High Schoolers: What to Consider about a career or Major in education

June 1st, 2021

This post addresses the following questions that high schoolers asked on Instagram:

What are the pros and cons of a career in education?
How do I know what I want to teach?
How do I get involved in extracurricular activities as a teacher?
Is it worth it?

50 Children's Books for Early Childhood (0-8 years)

December 29, 2020

In this post, I share my list of 50 children's books!
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These books provide a foundation for a diverse book collection.

*In this post, I categorize my list by genre. I also provide the appropriate age group that is associated with each book along with a link to Amazon to purchase each book.*

About the author

Meghan Hesterman (she/her) is a child advocate and education blogger. While a student at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), she created Journal of a Future Teacher to share her journey in becoming an early childhood teacher. 

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