The day that I ended my career as a teacher, I woke up as a parent. I had taught for 15 years and I'd reached a career high, but still, I quit. The money was good, but it was no longer worth being a...
The wave of teacher protests in the nation's heartland are turning much-needed attention to the desperately under-resourced public school systems of many states. But the strikes and demonstrations...
“Twalet, mama.” This was my daughter’s way of telling me she needed to use the potty. She was 4 1/2 years old, couldn't speak English, newly adopted and blind. The technical term for her condition is...
Time and time again, I’ve heard educators say that the lack of parental engagement in their schools is what is holding them back. But, when I listen to families, in Philly or Chicago or any other...
As teachers, there are few things more inspiring and gratifying than seeing the success of students who have left our classrooms and ventured off into the world beyond. In my nearly 10 years of...
I've been offered one of those life-changing opportunities where I know that the person who I was when I left won't be the same person when I return. Asha Inc. (Asha is “hope” in Bengali) is a small...
