Tag Archives: Philadelphia School District
White Privilege
In 1997, I passed the Philadelphia School District’s test for English teachers, and picked my first school from among the openings. The choices seemed bleak: each position was at one of the persistently dangerous schools- that’s to say, schools that … Continue reading
Chipping away at public education
I’ve seen how public education is being destroyed firsthand, and I can tell you that Bill Gates, Arne Duncan, Congress and presidents past and current are wrong about how to fix it. Instead of attempting to improve the underlying problems, … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Philadelphia, Politics
Tagged Arne Duncan, Bill Gates, Center for Research on Educational Outcomes, charter schools, Congress, Educational Management organizations, Kaplan, leveling, Paul Vallas, Philadelphia School District, poverty & learning, public schools, The Philadelphia Writing Project
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The Hug: A Handshake From the Heart
When I meet new people, I like to shake hands. I expect a firm handshake, accompanied by eye contact. If I find myself on the receiving end of a limp handshake, I struggle to resist the urge to wipe my … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica, Family, Life, Life abroad, Philadelphia, Retirement abroad, Rural Living, Travel
Tagged air-kisses, benefits of hugging, costa Rican people, expat community, fresh milk, Handshakes, hugs, Inner city schools, Miguel's, Philadelphia School District, pseudo-hugs, Pura Vida, Puriscal
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