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a teacher tribute hidden in the upside down |
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The creators of Stranger Things, the Duffer brothers, revealed that they cast their real-life high school drama teacher in the latest season of the show. Beloved new character Miss Harris is played by Hope Hynes Love, whose real-life encouragement helped the brothers through a difficult chapter and fueled the confidence that ultimately shaped their careers. Without her belief in them, their hit series might never have existed.
Fans and former students have echoed the sentiment, celebrating Hynes as the kind of teacher who sees possibility long before it’s visible on the surface. Her casting became a tribute to educators everywhere who change lives in ways they may never fully know.
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(PLUS AN EXTRA $200)
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Winter is coming—don’t risk getting left out in the cold. New windows can help seal out drafts, lower heating costs, and make every room feel cozier (plus boost curb appeal for future buyers).
For a limited time, Renewal by Andersen is running a buy one window, get one 40% off deal, on top of an extra $200 off your total order. There’s never been a better chance to save some money and spruce up your home at the same time.
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stability as a pathway to graduation |
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New Mexico is launching a first-of-its-kind initiative that offers $500 a month to high school students experiencing homelessness, aiming to remove financial barriers that keep teens from staying in school. The three-year program includes 330 students across 12 districts, according to KOB, and pairs guaranteed monthly support with tutoring, counseling, and financial guidance. It’s a model designed to boost stability, attendance, and graduation rates.
By giving students both resources and room to breathe, educators hope to create the conditions where young people can focus on learning rather than survival. Early pilots showed promising results, and hope for these students’ futures.
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RESILIENCE BEGINS ONCE SENTENCE AT A TIME |
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Writing is emerging as a powerful everyday resilience tool, with research showing how putting thoughts into words can calm the brain, regulate emotion, and create the mental distance needed to face life’s harder moments. Scientists say the simple act of journaling, from a quick note to a deeper reflection, can help people reframe pain, strengthen focus, and build a steadier inner foundation, according to Nice News.
And because writing is both thinking and meaning-making, each sentence becomes a small act of agency. Resilience isn’t only found in grand triumphs, but in the small ways we shape our inner world each day.
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SCIENCE MAPS THE PATH TO GENTLER HEALING |
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Scientists have uncovered a hidden “pain map” in the human brainstem, revealing that our brains tailor relief to specific regions of the body. The discovery, made possible through ultra-high-resolution imaging and detailed placebo studies, points toward a new generation of targeted, non-opioid treatments that tap into the brain’s own pathways, shared ScienceDaily.
It’s a breakthrough that reimagines pain management as something more precise, compassionate, and personal, opening the door to safer therapies.
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A SHORELINE SPIN ON SEASONAL JOY |
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Tybee Island, just off the coast of Savannah, Georgia, is giving the holidays a sun-soaked twist with its beloved “Olde Tybee Christmas,” complete with a tree lighting, a lighted golf cart parade, a festive makers’ market, and fireworks spilling over the beach. The coastal celebration, highlighted in Travel + Leisure as one of the best places in the South to visit during the holidays, unfolds with palm trees draped in lights, community traditions set against wide sandy shores, and year-round nature programs that keep the island’s spirit of wonder alive long after the decorations come down.
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