I consider December 14th, 2012 the single darkest day of my presidency. The news from Sandy Hook Elementary was devastating, a visceral blow, and like so many others, I felt not just sorrow but anger at a world that could allow such things to happen.
This weekend I sorted through some papers my mom saved from my childhood. The top one is my 4th grade self evaluation. The bottom, my 4th grade state test score. Random House published my 6th book last week. #MoreThanATest
Just a little reminder of why May 1 is important.
South Carolina schools slip from bad to worse on 'Nation's Report Card' test rankings https://t.co/XVqLf5aR0Y via @postandcourier
Just days away from SC for Ed’s #AllOutMay1 rally at the State House, the South Carolina Superintendent of Education has released a statement regarding teachers’ participation in the event. https://t.co/xIv9W8wMzB #scnews
Maybe more school districts will SHOW their support! Actions speak louder than words! Way to go @palmettoscholarsacademy. #ShowYourSupport#AllOutMay1
N. Charleston charter school announces closure on May 1 because of planned teacher walkout https://t.co/Lvkm4gDsen
FYI: My parents are both immigrants.
I’m a first generation American.
This has come up in my life, precisely zero times.
Because it’s not about the law, or jobs, or resources, it’s about skin color.