The Bright Side of Back-to-School - Archdiocese of Baltimore

Summer is over. There I said it. Now that we’ve gotten past that, it’s time to embrace the fact that school is back in session or will be soon.

As I revealed in my last post, even teachers are somewhat reluctant when the end of August rolls around. But one of the most exciting things about our line of work is that we have an annual “reset” button. So do our students.

Each new school year gives teachers and students the chance to “reinvent” themselves. By choosing a new look, a goal, or a changed attitude, back-to-school can be the first step towards a better version of ourselves. With the spirit of optimism in mind, I’ve compiled a list of other great things about the beginning of a new school year:

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