Category Archives: Reading
Riddled with anxiety over my future : Pages of a Career Journal
I’m a 27-year-old teacher of remedial English at a high-needs urban high school. I’m in my second year, and this job has completely worn me out. It has been a constant barrage of disrespectful students, absent parents, zero funding, lack … Continue reading
Does That F Stand for Fat or Fabulous?
“When a child doesn’t read well, we teach. When a child doesn’t do math well, we teach. When we want a child to eat well, we what…” Send home a fat report card (not joking). When did fat shaming become … Continue reading
New Guidelines Give Patients Access to Medical Records
Providing patients access to their health information is indeed always a challenge. I thought I was well versed on this subject matter as a clinical social worker and therapist. However, after reading this article, I know it is one I … Continue reading
Ever wonder how homeless families are helped
Real life moment -We are in full swing of summer, and summer is synonymous with tourist season. One thing tourists don’t want see while on vacation is homeless people. I have read several articles (see below) lately that touch on … Continue reading
