Here’s a short piece about a family in Detroit… “So my husband and I know that our curious friends are asking a reasonable, well-informed question when they inquire about our plans for school. But here’s the thing: It’s the wrong question — and it’s...
Not very surprising article from the Atlantic… “But is all this work from parent-school groups—work that is done with the best of intentions—unfairly increasing advantages in already privileged communities?” Ummm…. yeah. Rob Reich (professor of...
Seriously. I’ve been a bit out of touch taking care of an ill relative, but I finally got the chance to watch Obama’s Farewell Address… (you can and, if you haven’t already, definitely should watch the whole thing here. Damn. I’ve been thinking nonstop about the...
Been spending a good amount of time this holiday break hanging with the family and crocheting pillows to replace the ones that my stupid best friend’s stupid dog ate while I was so generously dogsitting. But also, have been doing a lot of reading. The brokenhearted...
In Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding v. Rell, the Connecticut Superior Court cast a spotlight on education inequality in Connecticut. The current funding system is irrational and must be changed. But without changing the laws and policies that...
