Three people, two tragedies and one college visit shaped April Austin’s post-secondary dream of becoming an occupational therapist. Growing up, April’s grandfather loomed large in her life. “He...
“If you had a superpower, what would it be?” I was asked this recently, as we opened up a school staff meeting on how to better assist students. I thought for a while, as I was thrown off by the...
In the world of public education that has now turned into a political arena for unions, school boards, state capitols, and education reformers, parents often find themselves outside the ring with no...
Dear Mark, You called out sick today (Thursday, September 6, 2007). Only your third day of school—ever!—and you lied about having a family emergency in Rhode Island. I know, you’re scared—not of the...
