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Dear Educators…Can We Talk?

February 5, 2018
by Dia Jones
6 min read
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Why do so many of you hate children? Maybe hate is a strong word. Shall I say really dislike? I ask myself this question daily when perusing education sites on socials and chatting it up with coworkers in common areas. As a...

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The Sunken Place of Shattered Dreams

January 22, 2018
by Dia Jones
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Dia Jones, shares a poignant message about her grandmother, Dr. King, and the hope and dreams of Black students. My grandmother was the epitome of a dream catcher. She was born in a place and time when she was not expected to...

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Parents As School Discipline Partners: Can I Get A Ho, Ho, Ho?

December 29, 2017
by Dia Jones
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“He knows when you’ve been sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good. So be good for what? Goodness sake. Think about that. Being good. For goodness sake. Who’s sake? Goodness...

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