On Vision Boards and Jet Packs… Happy New Year! Or perhaps more accurate, Happy New Year? Though we are still in the midst of a…
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One in 5 students has a mental health issue that keeps them from learning. If that’s not alarming enough, keep in mind that this statistic…
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On #blackouttuesday, I went silent on social media and posted a black square on all my channels. I wanted to amplify Black voices and show…
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What do school psychologists and Disney Princesses have in common? Reflection! We love reflecting on our world as it is, and how we want it…
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Per my Sunday morning ritual, hubby and I watch Meet the Press and This Week while sipping coffee and eating waffles. In some ways, it’s…
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Every morning, I am greeted at my office by graffiti. I am blessed that the dead rat and ant party has moved elsewhere, but it’s…
Read MoreWelcome to Developmentally Inappropriate University!
In my other life, when I am not wrestling with issues in urban education, I also work in private practice at a number of private…
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There’s this corner store by one of my schools that is called “2 Star Groceries.”* I smirk as I go by it every day, imagining…
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I have a confession. I’ve been spying on you. I can see what search terms people use to get to my blog. I get many…
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I received my Teachers Union* magazine today, made a face of disgust, and promptly deposited it in the recycling. My fiancée raised an eyebrow, but…
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