Anna Shane

Chicago mom raising four crazy, but lovable, kids in the city. Former CPS teacher; now FT mom; striving to support racial equity for all Chicagoans.

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

So many people played a vital role in bringing about this change, but @tightgenes has consistently brought stamina, wisdom, strength, grace, vulnerability, conviction, and passion to the process. Thank you, Tina.

[Heidi Stevens @HeidiStevens13]

“It really brings tears to my eyes.”

After years of pushing to get a racist scientist’s name off their school, students in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood will be learning under a new namesake: Harriet Tubman https://t.co/r99oLAzDUW

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

@sweffer @ChicagoDebates @CTULocal1 She was awesome!!

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

@HeidiStevens13 Thank you for continuing to amplify this story and the work behind it.

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

What would you do with a pair of magic shoes? Deep thoughts from our 5 year old! #Kindergarten #morningjournal @AGBellSchool @ChiPubSchools

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

***UPDATE: found & safe***
Thank you to all the local authorities and those with eyes alert for Susan ❤️

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

Our nieces’ grandma is MISSING in Northern California. Please share with contacts that live in the broad Bay Area. #missingperson #northerncalifornia

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

Our nieces’ grandma is MISSING in Northern California. Please share with contacts that live in the broad Bay Area. #missingperson #northerncalifornia

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

Sledding into winter break like snowmen on the loose... #kindergartenlife @ChiPubSchools @AGBellSchool

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

@soulful_chica @SSKedreporter @WBEZeducation @NaderDIssa @BlockClubCHI @HannahMLeone @AdrianaCardMag @ILRaiseYourHand @soulful_chica YES, would love to hear a bit more ASAP. I’ll message you. Thanks.

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

Democracy & LSC Elections:

Interested in following some post-election challenges for the local LSC elections? I know of three hearings today and tomorrow. Message me for details. @WBEZeducation @NaderDIssa @BlockClubCHI @HannahMLeone @AdrianaCardMag @SSKedreporter

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

@injusticewatch @Public_Ade

[Heidi Stevens @HeidiStevens13]

TGIF 🥰

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

My kindergartener just spelled Oreos like this “oryozoes” and I love it. Doesn’t quite fit with the O-R-E-O jingle though 😂

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

Thanksgiving plans courtesy of kindergarten morning meeting! 😋
@ChiPubSchools @AGBellSchool

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

@tdmw1969 @HeidiStevens13 Go to https://t.co/l4cJibnFW9

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

@KatieWalllace Spot on. It is the constant risk-assessment of every single decision that has worn me down.

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

Friday Fun with Sight Word Bingo! #kindergartenlife #remotelearning @ChiPubSchools @AGBellSchool

[Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth]

Let’s take a moment to thank our nation’s poll workers. Their hard work and diligence during this year’s election helped keep our democracy strong. In the midst of a global pandemic, they never wavered from their mission.

Thank you.

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

It’s a great book and it is a mostly white staff at the school, so I am very pleased that it is being used as a tool for unlearning and growth and reflection by staff at the school.

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

🤔🤔🤔
When the principal of a school blocks you on Twitter for calling her out for optical allyship, but then uses your aunt’s book for PD at her school.

[Anna Shane @aputnams76]

“We utilized excerpts from Debby Irving’s book “Waking Up White: And Finding Myself in the Story of Race” to explore the different ways identity, culture, social structures, and bias create various experiences and perpetuate systems on inequity.”
- @ Principal Mira (can’t tag)