What I want you to know about teaching inner city kids
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Bronwyn Harris. Photo by: Patrick Pierre I taught in Oakland for eight years, in the part of Oakland that everybody knows, the part that gives Oakland its bad reputation. I . . .
That’s what SHE said: how to help the ‘Boy In Ambulance’, the flood of Southeast Louisiana, #LochteGate and white privilege, some excellent old-school parenting ways and more…
DON'T LET THE 'BOY IN AMBULANCE' BECOME 'TRAGEDY PORN' | huffingtonpost.com [WARNING: Disturbing photos in this article] If you've seen the viral photograph of the 5 year old boy, dazed and covered in blood and dust, sitting in the back of ambulance in Aleppo, here is some direction on how you can help and where you can donate money..."So, as the photo of Omran gets circulated over the next few days, by all means, share it. Get angry. Get sad. Just try to stay feeling that way. Because as is . . .
#TBT: Describing vs ascribing: digging deeper into talking about race
On Thursdays, I post from the vault. This is from March 2012. Last week I talked a bit about how often I notice people dancing around racial descriptors, and how this has led to some awkward interchanges. A friend pointed out that perhaps I was glossing over the context of racial descriptors, and so I want to talk a bit about that. In fact, I think it’s relevant because I think some of the negative context around pointing out someone’s race is what has led to the general unease about . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Darryl
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
That’s what SHE said: the world loves refugees when they’re Olympians, the sexist broadcasting of the Olympics, why President Bush took the wrath of a soldier’s mom, a prayer for early motherhood, why men aren’t funny and more…
THE WORLD LOVES REFUGEES, WHEN THEY'RE OLYMPIANS | nytimes.com Brazil and the International Olympic Committee have pulled back the curtains on some of the stories behind refugees as well as their aspirations and inspirations. But while the world has been moved by Team Refugees, other than Germany, the world has shown little compassion for refugees, specifically Syrian refugees..."Yes, the world is moved by Team Refugees. Yet, it is unmoved by refugees. They die at sea. They die sealed in the . . .
What I want you to know about being a new teacher
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Jonathan LaPoma. Photo by: JJ Thompson To all of the teachers stepping to the head of classrooms for the first time, good luck. You’ve entered one of the world’s most difficult . . .
Home Tour: Our Living Room
This post is in partnership with Havenly. Over the past year, we have been working hard at finishing the renovation of our house. We have completed almost all of the rooms, but the living room – the main room and the room you see when you walk into the house – remained incomplete. I had a sofa and a rug in there from my office, but I needed additional seating and a coffee table, and I just couldn't seem to make my mind up on how to finish the room. I had some art I wanted to use, and a vintage . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Kamarion and Kwantez
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
Sseko Giveaway
I've teamed up with one of my favorite do-good brands, Sseko Designs, to help you transition into cooler weather in style! One lucky winner will get a $250 Sseko gift card to use online. Enter via the link below for your chance to win! Sseko Designs is a footwear & accessories brand that empowers women in East Africa through dignified employment. Sseko hires bright & brave young women for 9 months after they graduate high school so that they can earn an income to attend university. To . . .
Favorite summer reads of 2016
Let’s talk books! Here is a little video talking about some of my favorite summer reads so far, including new books by Jen Hatmaker, Awesomely Luvvie, Glennon Doyle Melton,Shauna Niequist, Sarah Bessey, Rachel Held Evans, Liane Moriarty, and Sophie Hudson. . . .
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