Most years, the beginning of the new school year feels fresh and exciting. Everything is new and bright and full of possibility.

This year, in the midst of a global pandemic, things feel a little different.

Some of you are starting new jobs or preparing for your first year of teaching. Others of you are trying to decide if you want to return for another year or take this opportunity to do something else.

Some are preparing to return to the classroom after four months of being home (and trying to get a handle on all the new rules and precautions that go with that). Others are navigating the ever-evolving world of online teaching.

That’s why today, I’m not here to talk about how to set the right goals or plan out your entire year in one sitting (because who knows what the year may hold!). Instead, I want to share with you a few unconventional ways to prepare for the new school year ahead.

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