Education that is. There is ALWAYS talk of how bad education is and there are ALWAYS politicians talking about ways to improve it--highly qualified teachers (this means degrees and certification only--no measures of effectiveness), testing every year, mandating that all students (regardless of English proficiency or IEP status) will meet or exceed expectations. Those of … Continue reading How To Make It Better
Societial Issues
Parents, Make It Stop.
It's our job. I am sick, sad, heart-broken and pissed off. Here is why. I can't believe that a community--not just a few idiots--but an entire fucking community could do something like this and think it's okay. I have been following Constance's quest to attend her prom with her girlfriend in the clothes of her … Continue reading Parents, Make It Stop.
In Honor Of
those who have in any way been touched by AIDS. Today is World Aids Day, and I write in honor of the mothers around the world who see their only choice to give up their children while knowing they themselves are going to die. In the US, HIV/AIDS is not a death sentence. In the … Continue reading In Honor Of
Beyond Jaded And Disillusioned
The essence of passion is an engagement and willingness to change. There is little honor in holding back, limiting participation, accepting mediocrity, and finding comfort in the status quo. With passion, we engage our soul and our being in this work, along with our mind and our body. With passion, we reclaim our hope and … Continue reading Beyond Jaded And Disillusioned
Just Another Reason Why We Shouldn’t Be Solving The World’s Problems
I was listening to NPR this morning and was reminded of yet another reason why we shouldn't be attempting to solve the world's problems. In case you haven't heard--there is a war on drugs. I know crazy. I have always believed this "war" was a complete waste of money and well my beliefs have been validated. … Continue reading Just Another Reason Why We Shouldn’t Be Solving The World’s Problems
