Laugh
Today I was personally confronted in an email from someone who not only disagrees with my views on social justice and equity,… more »
The Call to March
“…the winds of change blow many kinds of people together.” My father responded to the call for people across the country… more »
Sunday quote
“Writing is a struggle against silence.” ― Carlos Fuentes Through millennia, we have turned our words and thoughts into symbol… more »
Fall 7 times
To be a true horsewoman, you have to fall 7 times. A Japanese saying: fall 7 times and get up… more »
Counteract the Narrative of Despair
First thing every morning before you arise say out loud, “I believe,” three times. Ancient Wisdom from Ovid I have… more »
Staying engaged
Gathering thoughts from teachers about what they’re still doing that they believe is good for kids in spite of constraints… more »
City Kids City Schools
If you were deserted on a desert island with your urban school, and you could only have one book, I… more »
Direct Action
Where do you you draw your line and take a stand with direct action such as we’re seeing more parents… more »
Mark Twain advice
‘Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very;’ your editor will delete it and the writing will be just… more »
Sticking together
“Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.” … more »
Words live on
“Better late than never.” Matthew Henry, an English non-conformist clergyman who lived from 1662-1714, is actually credited with coming up… more »