Teachers did not become educators to trade in reading, writing, and arithmetic for rifles, lock-down drills, and medical combat training.
Education
Middle School Is Breaking My Heart
My son has never had a lot of friends, but at his old school, he at least had a few. Now he sits alone, eats alone, and plays alone. And it’s breaking my heart.
Teacher Pens Viral Post On Why She Left Teaching, And We All Need To Read It
We need to do better. We HAVE to do better. For the sake of our teachers, and ultimately, our children.
How Kindergarten Round-Up and Graduation Are One in the Same
When I see high school graduates line up to walk across the stage, I think of kindergarteners making this same line and how similar these milestones are.
I’m Sorry, Kids, That Our Education System Has Left Little of Me for You
You, kids, are the only reason why I’m still here. YOU are the reason I get up every day and try to be my best self. I just wish I had more time for you.
Sesame Street’s Newest Muppet Is in Foster Care. Representation Matters.
The initiative from Sesame Workshop includes a page full of free bilingual resources that are aimed at kids and care providers in the foster care system.
I Can’t Wait to Give My Child a Label
Labels in themselves aren’t bad. In fact, putting a label on a child could get them the resources and help they need to succeed.
Billionaire Wipes Student Debt for Class of 2019
After paying up to $40 million of student debt, Robert F. Smith has one request: pay it forward.