Black families in Chicago lost between $3 billion and $4 billion in wealth because of predatory housing contracts during the 1950s and 1960s, according to a new report. (@WBEZ) https://t.co/OAfMt8e6fi
California’s what happens when rights are respected. When work is rewarded. When nature’s protected. When diversity is celebrated and free markets are fair markets.
We are nothing less than the progressive answer to a transgressive President. #CADEM19
Is it possible to create a beautiful garden that aims to combat climate change? The answer is yes! Learn more at our Climate Reality class with Shawn Maestretti Sunday, June 2 from 1-3pm; $25 #LAArboretum members, $35 non–members (includes admission).
If you think a hike through sun-dappled redwood forest on a hot summer day could only be improved by a refreshing dip in cool, clear water, we have the scoop for you! Include these 5 sweet swimming holes as you plan your warm-weather adventures: https://t.co/8qVmm19w8C
More than a third of all teachers have worked a second job to makes ends meet. And average wages for public school teachers have gone DOWN over the last 20 years.
As president, I will ensure teachers are paid what they deserve — a starting salary at least $60,000 a year.
Our Women in Leadership event was a wonderful opportunity to learn from two highly respected superintendents; we thank them for their candor and willingness to support the female leaders in our district! I’m so grateful to work with this incredible group of educational leaders!
Today marks the 200th birthday of Walt Whitman, the American literary icon and an early librarian at our founding institution, the Brooklyn Apprentices' Library! Take a look back at Whitman and his artistic and intellectual life of Brooklyn at https://t.co/BQNSL0DTfO.
How we view human nature can mean the difference between living in a world filled with people who are perceived as hostile, violent and dangerous, or as essentially kind, helpful and gentle. A deep awareness of the essential goodness of human beings can give us courage and hope.
If you restrain from wrong-doing, people will see you as a friend and you’ll be happy. When people are powerful and wealthy, but dishonest, people don’t like them, even if they don’t show it to their faces. If you do good, you’ll have friends and when you’re gone you’ll be missed
Sorry I missed the @SIOPModel chat, wanted to share a strategy we use to help learn our sight words. Ss create kinesthetic movements or fun phrases to help us memorize the words. We do this quick TPR review several times a week @PearsonPreK12 @AllyteacherELLs@emilyfranESL
If we cannot protect our children from gun violence — and the trauma that comes with it — we are failing them. This is heartbreaking. https://t.co/6N16XzflIp
Right now, we have a President who would rather give a teacher a gun than give a teacher a raise. That’s got to end.
As president, I’ll make the largest investment in teacher pay in our country’s history and close the teacher pay gap, giving the average teacher a $13,500 raise.