I AM GOOD
Yesterday, a student I’ve been mentoring was suspended for giving a xanax to another student. He was expelled earlier in … Continue reading I AM GOOD
Tag: Youth Voices
See Me – Interview 1
Me: How is your heart? Student: My heart. It’s a mix. It’s full of . . . mmm. It’s weird. … Continue reading See Me – Interview 1
SEE ME Project – Introduction
The “SEE ME” Project is an attempt to break down some of the more dehumanizing stereotypes that chip away at our … Continue reading SEE ME Project – Introduction
Human Beings Are Not Built In Silence
A weeke ago, I substituted at an elementary school. In the morning, while the students were eating breakfast in the … Continue reading Human Beings Are Not Built In Silence
Ramona’s Dream
A short screenplay based on conversations I have had with students in the past month. As I continue to explore … Continue reading Ramona’s Dream
Lost in Expectations
English Seminar Class Ninety-seven percent of the students in this class are White-American. They are in this GATE class (Gifted … Continue reading Lost in Expectations
Where I’m From (My Version)
Driving through the winding street lined with multi-story homes, tall pine trees, and manicured lawns, on my way to Point … Continue reading Where I’m From (My Version)
RAVEN EYES
Cecilia comes home at midnight with dark circles around her eyes like sunken asphalt. Up since 5:30 a.m. because school … Continue reading RAVEN EYES
Adulthood Too Soon
She comes to school every day searching, hoping for a miracle in her back pack. She tries to pay attention, … Continue reading Adulthood Too Soon
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