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Education

It’s one thing to know a lot; it’s another thing to have the access that allows you to put that knowledge to good use. Having connections with people who have walked the path you’re trying to walk – to learn … Continue reading →

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Young, Gifted, and Black

We have the satisfaction of knowing that because all of us believed, we inspired, motivated, and liberated some of the most beautiful people on earth—young, gifted, and black.”—Mary Allison Burch Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes … Continue reading →

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‘Go All In’

I sit next to my 5-year-old, Jacob. He draws dinosaurs. I draw, too. A lifetime of self-doubt escapes onto the page. I worry my drawing is unrealistic, “bad.” He tells me, “It’s OK!” I smile but struggle to believe him. … Continue reading →

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Education: Learning to Read is a Complex Process 

Re: “Give our children the most important skill: Reading” [Feb. 19, Opinion]: Nicholas Kristof ’s column was disappointing in that reading is very complex and students need many tools, including phonics. They also need sight words, context clues, sentence structure, … Continue reading →

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Explore More in Books

Are there any classic novels that you only recently read for the first time? — What’s your favorite book no one else has heard of?  – What kinds of stories are you drawn to? And what do you steer clear of? … Continue reading →

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