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SEPTEMBER 2019
ON THE COVER
Washington FAMILY’s 2019 Teachers of the Year Page 22
FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
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38 CLASSROOM STARS
Meet our fi ve Teachers of the Year winners and
see what makes them the area’s best.

GREEN BAY
More than just a football town, Green Bay,
Wisconsin off ers tons of family-friendly adventure.

PARENT COACHING
Some local parents are turning to coaching for
work-life-balance support.

GUIDES 12
EDUCATION 27
THE ARTS
30 MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
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DMV FUN
September fall festivals
SCHOOL NOTES
Getting organized for academic success
HEALTHY FAMILY
Practicing mindfulness as a family
MOMS SPEAK
New school year advice for parents
WF BLOG
A teacher’s thoughts on back-to-school
BOOKMARKED New arts-inspired books for kids
LAST WORD
Helping children deal with their fears
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32 WE WANT
The Journey School
Photo by David Stuck



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