“Literacy gives students the power to access any type of information — and communicate that information and knowledge — whenever they want. By building strong literacy skills, students are equipped for success in later grades, the workforce, and beyond.” ( eSchool News )
“Once the realization is accepted that even between the closest human beings infinite distances continue to exist, a wonderful living side by side can grow up, if they succeed in loving the distance between them which makes it possible for each to see the other whole against the sky.” ( Rainer Maria Rilke )
If Mr. Friedlander were a teacher in a public high school in Florida today, he would be fired for teaching subjects that made students feel uncomfortable. “Moms for Liberty” would have their knives out for him. So much for a half-century of “progress.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/08/27/american-history-slavery-race-relations/
Literacy and educational equity are closely tied to student relationships with teachers and their sense of belonging. The white paper, At the Heart of Literacy Instruction: Relationships and Belonging by Beth Pandolpho
“Americans think K-K12 schools should put a higher priority on preparing students for careers and basic life skills rather than college readiness, according to a fairly new survey on the purpose of Education.” Populace / MA. research via public opinion survey.
“Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.”
In 2023, there are an estimated 75,500 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. In the city of Los Angeles, there are an estimated 46,000 unhoused residents, LAHSA says. USA TODAY by Claire Thornton 8/4/23
“Literacy is a fundamental human right and the foundation for life long learning.” ( UNESCO )
Write and Read more often.
Keep your students asking questions even if there are no answers, suggest they try walking the talk, and have a purpose greater than themselves.