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Why First Steps Matter

Why First Steps Matter

by Amy Murin | Dec 19, 2022 | integration, our stories, parenting

In White-normed parenting culture, the pull to follow the “herd” of what others are doing can be very strong. A mom shares how the Integrated Schools Two Tour Pledge helped her reorganize her thinking and priorities around choosing a school.

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