School is the most influential institution in modern society. There are many ways to design an organization that promotes learning and the present industrial model of schooling (emphasis mine) is not one of them. There are some exciting counter examples, but they haven’t spread. The community, cultural institutions and business have to be involved. We … Continue reading An Industrial Model
To Tough Love Or Not
Parenting really just gets harder. When Noah was younger, the answers were pretty clear and easy. No, don't put the dog food in your mouth, etc. As kids grow, the answers aren't so easy or obvious. I think it is really important that my kids do something and are part of something. I think that … Continue reading To Tough Love Or Not
What Season Is It
How the heck am I supposed to get into the holiday spirit with weather like this?
Staying Connected Through Giving
I try very hard to keep connected with Ethiopia and to give back as often as possible. Anytime I can either raise money for or purchase something that directly benefits Ethiopia I do. There is a great organization that I learned about from the wonderful ONE Moms who went to Ethiopia (whose blogs I read … Continue reading Staying Connected Through Giving
Race Still Matters
What if the teens had been white? There is a pervasive and toxic stereotype in our country--Black Males are DANGEROUS. I will admit that as young white girl raised during a difficult racial period in my own city (desegregation of schools), I was taught/socialized to be more "aware" of black males. That is painful for … Continue reading Race Still Matters
