I wanted to be a professional ballet dancer. At the end of my sophomore year of high school, I realized that probably wasn’t going to happen for me. I quit dancing and suddenly threw myself into high school. Within a…
My first summer during college, I worked at the Atlanta Community Food Bank with middle schoolers, running a summer meals stand. I loved spending time with them organizing activities, and there was something really energizing for me about working with…
My parents met working in a group home for adults with intellectual disabilities in Rhode Island. My dad stayed within that profession, moving all the way up to his position now. He's the commissioner for Connecticut Developmental Services. I grew…
Throughout this month, we celebrate Black excellence, heritage, and tradition. Though it’s crucial to honor Black history all year long, Black History Month invites teachers to dig deeper, provide students with more context, and connect the past to the present in meaningful ways.
If our boys are in trouble, our society is in trouble. It's hard to be what you can't see.