Discussions happen in our class. Whether it’s the second amendment, philosophy, or indigenous nations, we’re going to have a discussion and it’s going to become a debate and sometimes a full blown disagreement…
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Given the complexities of the English language and the fact that the letter a alone can make between five and nine sounds depending on your accent, the title of this article is purposely deceptive. Putting yourself in the position of head-person-in-charge-of-education (HPICOE) in your household is rightfully daunting and awe-inspiring.
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A word to the wise, when trying to connect with a young person please remember that connecting with you means they have to disconnect from something else. You will want to keep this in mind to avoid getting your feelings hurt.
The idea of owning a school came to me as I was walking my younger brother to middle school, the same middle school that I was bullied at years earlier. Nothing in me wanted to let him go into the school, I told myself that my children (one day) would go to school in an environment where they were safe, encouraged, and where it was okay to be different.
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