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 […]
Racism & Back-To-School
I’ve heard it so many times. “I don’t see race, or class. I just see kids.” Nonsense. Thankful these teachers are seeking out trainings to help them understand how racism shows up in the classroom, everyday. “You do see those things, and we treat kids differently, whether it’s gender, race, or class. There’s all these subtle things […]
Real Talk With A 3rd, 7th, 8th and 10th Grader At The End Of Summer
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 […]