We are here, we are marching and we have some great signs!
This is what democracy looks like! We are diverse, we are united and we have many, many creative signs. :)
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Events
It’s time to listen to our young poets
Listening to students is a requirement of our jobs. Now is a good time to listen even more closely to young people as they speak out on what they want the future to hold. More…
The Bill of Rights. Now more than ever
Our nation’s values have helped us weather many storms, and as educators, we can share this view with our students. More…
From parents to partners
I think all educators would agree that family engagement is important, but we also know it isn’t easy. Here are a couple of suggestions for connecting with parents in case you’re looking for something new. More…
Don’t Mourn, Organize!
Now more than ever, we must double our resolve to bring people together and focus on building a future for all Americans where their dreams outweigh their fears and hope smothers anger and hate. We are stronger together and we will never give up on what we hold dear. More…
“Falling back” requires extra caution for our students
It’s time to change the clock, and to do this for our students. More…
Read Across America: 20 years young!
Reading never grows old. And neither does the celebration of reading. More…
Walking In for the Schools Our Students Deserve
Educators, students, and parents at more than 2000 schools in more than 200 cities stood up to show their support for public education. More…
Are you ready to vote? Are your family and friends? It’s time!
As educators, we believe that all students should have the opportunity for a great education, one that will prepare them to lead our democracy. More…
We have to talk about opioids and heroin. Our kids are dying
One-third of users started using heroin in high school, yet when it’s time to “balance the budget,” the first thing that’s eliminated is student support services. More…