“…I kept trying different strategies until I found the one that worked the best and I kept supporting him in the process.”
Parental Engagement
Rhythms, Routines and Zones
“Once you come up with the schedule, communicate it to your child. Practice the schedule with your child and work out any kinks. Stay flexible.”
We Need More Racial and Cultural Justice Advocates in Our School Communities
“Advocate in numbers. If your child is experiencing a racially or culturally motivated violations, contact the school leadership to get them addressed as soon as possible and enlist other parents and community members to call about the same issue. When your child is not the direct target, advocate for other students who are experiencing the violation.”
Lemons for Sale Part II
“Once you have educated yourself, teach your children what you know in age appropriate ways. Parents cannot depend on the school to teach accurate and authentic American History. Take responsibility for equipping your child at home. “
Lemons for Sale Part I
“Certainly, if school systems can identify and hire qualified teachers to teach College Prep Calculus, a subject that some may call challenging or even difficult, surely school systems can identify and hire qualified teachers to teach accurate and truthful American history if they deemed it valuable. “
America’s Pennies
“Refuse to settle for a white-washed version of the truth that makes people feel good and comfortable.”
What Can Parents Do to Help Move the Needle Toward Racial Justice for All?
When you know better, make the choice to do better.