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In March 2020, during the early stages of the pandemic, prior to the lockdown and school closures, something happened at my child’s school that changed the trajectory of my life forever. My then four year old son, Jett, was the victim of a discriminatory policy that disrupted his schooling and caused social isolation, something I understood as […]
19 children and 2 adults were shot dead yesterday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The children were second, third, and fourth-graders. Both adults were teachers at the school. In the nine and a half years since 20 first-graders and 6 teachers were massacred at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, there have been 900 […]
Download this column as a PDF Me too. Let me walk you through my journey to better understand this complicated topic, featuring a heavy dose of honesty, the Dunning-Kruger Effect, and a debt of gratitude to the many kind souls I’ve met along the ride who pour their hearts into literacy work every day. This […]
The past few years have exposed a gap between the haves and the have-nots when it comes to issues like quality education, economic opportunity, and equity. State and local elections have a profound impact on these issues and so much more. That’s why voting is one of the most important ways to elevate your voice […]
Today is the day. The deadline to apply for the City of Chicago program that will give 5,000 qualified residents $500 per month for a year is today, Friday, May 13 at 11:59pm. Apply now if you haven’t already. There are some eligibility requirements for people looking to participate. Those requirements are: You reside in the City of Chicago AND […]
This is Teacher Appreciation Week, and an important reminder that in these times of “culture wars” to consider what more we can do to support educators. May I suggest that you read the recent op-ed co-authored by Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, and Stand’s Executive Officer Jonah Edelman. In this piece, published by […]
