My laugh lines deepen every week. I know I'm in for a spiritual facelift when I spend time in my son's fourth grade class. I help the students with writing, and as with everything that centers around children, they teach me more than I teach them. These students are astute, … [Read more...] about What Matters to Kids Today
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Come to North Carolina
If North Carolina had a state vehicle, it would be a hand basket. And we're on the highway to hell. North Carolina has been in the national spotlight plenty of times, and I'm not talking about basketball. We have a GOP-run legislature emboldened by its Pope and Koch ties. They … [Read more...] about Come to North Carolina
Stand Up to Misogyny – 5:00 Fridays TM
Last night on Twitter a dad blogger tweeted something pretty heinous about rape that ignited a fire storm. He basically said that another way to describe rape is women crying wolf when they wake up feeling remorse. He has subsequently deleted that tweet and apologized (screen … [Read more...] about Stand Up to Misogyny – 5:00 Fridays TM
Snow Days -At Home and Helping
There's a hushed tranqulity that blankets us as the snow blankets the park in front of our house. The gray green dying grass is revitalized by a cloak of snow. It's oddly serene and calm. Even my sons have stopped bickering for the moment, both huddled under the comfort of their … [Read more...] about Snow Days -At Home and Helping
I Don’t Care What My School’s Grade Is
Spotted at a school I visited in Kampala, Uganda. They get it. We should, too. Thursdays are my favorite day of the week. I get to spend time in Deal's fourth grade class to help with writing. I get hugs and singsong accolades before I even step over the threshold. Even my dog … [Read more...] about I Don’t Care What My School’s Grade Is
Measly Measles?
I have faith in science. I trust my medical professionals. I don't succumb to conspiracy theories. I believe in vaccines. I spent ten years volunteering with pediatric bone marrow transplant patients. They ranged in age from just a few months to 17. All of those kids had … [Read more...] about Measly Measles?
North Carolina Task Force Takes On Testing
Image credit: D Sharon Pruitt There are pitter patters of change clicking through school hallways. The test refusal tide is swelling in places outside of New York. Parents' voices are finally resonating. Teachers pleas are taken seriously. And administrators are … [Read more...] about North Carolina Task Force Takes On Testing