I grew up in a climate with no snow. Houston Texas receives about one inch of snow every five years. So, as you can imagine, my first few years living in Utah were filled with constant wonder as the white stuff invariably began to fall each winter. It was magical to me – the beauty as well as the fact that it happened every year, like clockwork.

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By Jen Schwartz, Founder, Sego Lily School

“What’s wrong with our education system today?” Ask that question of almost any adult, and they will give you a long list of things that aren’t working. They will point to test scores, budget cuts, and teacher salaries to prove their point. What doesn’t often get addressed, however, is a much more important question. “What are the elements that are essential for educating children in today’s ever-changing society?”

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