Being a teacher in the United States requires an in-depth understanding of how to teach young minds in the classroom. The state sets academic standards that each teacher is required to teach their students. Creating a classroom full of words … Continue reading Unlearning History to Learn Resistance
“Judge their character and not the color of their skin” was a lesson repeated often throughout my school years. Each January, teachers celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as the man who single-handedly ended racism and secured equality for all … Continue reading Seeing Dr. King in Full Color
Walking through an antique store offers more than a glimpse into the past; it provides targeted insight into revealing a myriad of items used decades ago. Lining the shelves are remnants of a bygone era in the United States: advertising … Continue reading The Presence of What’s Missing
The concept of time is one of humanity’s most enduring constructions. Yes, the Earth rotates around the Sun, but science tells us it doesn’t take exactly 24 hours. The time it takes for the Earth to complete its daily rotation … Continue reading Time Is Not the Healer—Community Is
The concept of the American Dream, as defined by the Oxford Dictionary, is described as “the ideal by which equality of opportunity is available to any American, allowing the highest aspirations and goals to be achieved.” In the United States, … Continue reading The American Dream to a Just Reality
The art of asking thought-provoking questions is a true gift. In the United States, our depth of inquiry often ends with a simple “How are you?” This casual greeting usually receives a polite, expected reply: “Good,” “Fine,” or “Living the … Continue reading What If We Stayed Curious?
For teachers, parents, and students, August is a time for new beginnings. Much like the commemoration of the New Year on January 1st, it’s marked with fresh starts, resolutions, and renewed hopes. August signals the beginning of the school year, … Continue reading When the Lion Writes: Reclaiming the Narrative of History
There is a familiar childhood phrase often heard in schoolyards. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” While it’s meant to deflect hurtful language, many of us know better. Words can cut deep. Words … Continue reading I Came for Cake, Stayed for Reconciliation
Narratives are spoken or written accounts of connected events. They become stories that we share, tell, and retell over a dinner table, out with friends, or to colleagues. A narrative can grow in size and scope, such as the traditional … Continue reading Anchored Conversations
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