Because parents know it takes a village.
The Facebook feed of our very own Basilisa Perkins will serve as the final entry in this series. Even as a parent of 2, including a child with special needs, our simple experiences share the same heart. Monday, September 4th Category 4 hurricane coming our way. Really trying to stay chill, but it’s not working […]
Nothing signals a return to normal as taking our kids back to school after a hurricane. But, the truth is what happens between the time we all secure our homes and when our kids return to school (and even after return) often goes unseen. We forget teachers are parents too, and schools never really close. […]
The last few weeks have been tough for us here in Florida. Hurricanes are a real reminder of just how fragile we are. It takes no pity, ripping us from our homes, neighborhoods, routines, livelihoods and schools. As soon as winds leave we all start chasing an elusive sense of normalcy. But, almost nothing signals […]
Bob Runcie has led Florida’s Broward County Public Schools (the nation’s sixth-largest district) since 2011, after serving in several leadership positions in the Chicago Public Schools. Few have his experience or knowledge of what’s needed to—as he puts it: “dramatically transform public education in this country.” Coffee in South Florida in August? Is that even […]
This teacher, and educational leader, bravely shares her journey toward humanity. She’s calling out her own fears, the hard road of learning to be an anti-racist and recognizing her white privilege. I see with new eyes the huge advantage I’ve been given by being born White, how it has opened doors for me, but I […]
by Elena Tayem, communications coordinator at the George Snow Scholarship Fund (GSSF). This nationally recognized Palm Beach County public charity is dedicated to providing scholarships and support services to young men and women with financial need so they can build a better life through the pursuit of higher education. Since its inception, the Fund has giving out over […]
Dear Teachers and Administrators, Welcome back. We hope you are well rested and ready for our babies because they are ready for you! We can’t wait to see you on the first day of school. From our average working-class family to yours, there are a few things you should know about how my family will […]
We head back to school next week. And, though I’m trying to squeeze in a few more late nights and summer beach bummin’ I have to admit I’m ready for them to head back to the classroom. But while there is a motley crew of age groups rolling around in my house on the last days of summer, I decided to interview them. Here’s what an 8 […]
Not being born in this country makes me even more curious about why things came to be the way they are. Lack of teachers of color in the classroom, higher suspension rates for brown students (even in preschool), and…why the NAACP’s call for a moratorium on charter schools smells reeeal fishy. Matt Halvorson and I are both […]