“Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral. ” ― Paulo Freire RESIST
Mar 5 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Decades of research have underscored the transformative power of early childhood education, showing that it not only fosters positive cognitive outcomes but also reduces the need for remedial ed, 1/x
bolsters HS graduation rates, mitigates juvenile delinquency, & lays the foundation for higher educational attainment. However, to reap these benefits fully, we must ensure early childhood educators are equipped with the specialized training & 2/x
Feb 6, 2022 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
OK Public Schools used to have Artist in Residency programs. Artists from all over the state exposed us to ceramics, visual arts, vocal music, instrumental music, literature, poetry, dance & theater. I remember it was thought too expensive, so it got cut. 1/2
Another factor was when a parent objected to one artist who invited students to be mindful, breathe & visualize the story being read. The parent thought this was some sort of witchcraft "hypnotizing" kids.
The visiting artist program was pulled. 2/2
Nov 2, 2020 • 13 tweets • 8 min read
Axios has great tips for maneuvering tomorrow night:
Vote and then chill until late Tuesday night. There'll be dumb rumors, wild speculation and armchair projections, all of it meaningless. (1) #VOTE#BidenHarris2020
AXIOS Tips:
There's no chance you have even a clue who wins until Florida, Georgia & North Carolina are counted and reported.
More likely, you will need to wait for clear-cut results in Pennsylvania, where it will take days to count all mail-in votes. (2) #VOTE#BidenHarris2020
