Not Giving Up
The Teachers’ first day back in my district begins in a few hours. Nearly all summer long, I’ve been working for: #RefusetoReturn #14daysnonewcases #first9online #onlineuntilcasesdecline… Read More »Not Giving Up
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Who Will Teach the Kids?
In Florida many counties are still planning on opening up buildings for a traditional learning environment. School buildings would be open five days a week.… Read More »Who Will Teach the Kids?
Rally
Tomorrow I’ll rally with other school employees, families, and concerned community members about safe school re-openings. Florida is a Covid hotspot. Among many in the… Read More »Rally
4th of July 2020
I can remember the first time I cried during the U.S. National Anthem. I don’t remember where I was, or even what year, but I… Read More »4th of July 2020
The Elephant in the Room
School districts across the nation are coming out with their reopening plans. In those, you’ll read a lot about what parents want. You’ll read a… Read More »The Elephant in the Room
Solidarity
I’ve been thinking a lot about what solidarity looks like and should look like lately. To me, it’s about valuing the power of collective voice.… Read More »Solidarity
Father’s Day 2020
It’s hit or miss how Father’s Day hits me. Dad died back in 2011, so it’s been a minute. His loss isn’t as raw as… Read More »Father’s Day 2020
Too Much
A friend reached out to me and said they missed my blog. I responded to him, “Almost too much to get down in writing.” So,… Read More »Too Much
George Floyd
I learned about a protest to the murder of George Floyd today in my town. I quickly made a sign (Black Lives Matter) and walked… Read More »George Floyd