Kristin

Jesus Follower, Writer, MI K-12 Educator. High School English Teacher, Proponent of Educational Equity

[The Izzone @ThisistheIZZONE]

even the groundhog knows it

[Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk]

One of the reasons they are banning antiracist history books is because they don’t want people to learn how they constructed racism. Because the more we learn how they constructed racism, the more we learn how to deconstruct it and build equitable and just and democratic societies for all people. The more we build equitable and just and democratic societies, the more people of color resist their racist efforts to take us back and the more White people join in that antiracist resistance because they realize equitable and just and democratic societies benefit them more than a deeply unequal society ruled by fear-mongering fascists and tyrants spreading bigotry of all kinds to divide and conquer us.

[Kristin @krathje]

@Lowes So disappointed -- from the delivery, to the damaged product, to the failure to replace said product, to the inability of the store and delivery vendor to communicate with one another and with me, to me without a fridge for the next 48. You don't get my business this way.

[Kristin @krathje]

A Mother’s Day Revisit: A letter to my (our) mother(s) https://t.co/7dsOTa2pMg

[Kristin @krathje]

@concoschulz

[Teach Plus Michigan @TeachPlusMI]

Join us for the MTLC End of Year Showcase on June 15th! Hear directly from MTLC members about their experiences being part of this equity-minded community of educators and the work they've accomplished together over the course of the year. https://t.co/e4lJkr121b @EdTrustMidwest

[Kristin @krathje]

Staggering https://t.co/zyXYA6lrYz

[Kristin @krathje]

@EAwaah This. Today. Been teaching since 1988. Still gets in my nerves.

[Kristin @krathje]

Stepping Away https://t.co/q7IyVcw9mR

[Gretchen Whitmer @gretchenwhitmer]

It's hard for kids to learn on an empty stomach.

Let's offer all 1.4 million Michigan public school students free breakfast and lunch — and save families over $850 a year.

[Darrin Camilleri @darrincamilleri]

Today, as chair of the PreK-12 budget, I introduced and passed the most progressive school budget in Michigan’s history.

💰$9700/pupil
📚Full funding of special ed
✏️Educator student loan forgiveness
👩🏽‍🏫Higher teacher salaries
🥪Universal school meals
👶🏼PreK for All

[Teach Plus Michigan @TeachPlusMI]

Check out the testimonials from MTLC teacher leaders below, and apply to join the third MTLC cohort! $2500 stipend for successful participation. https://t.co/FurwpXdUlU

[Governor Gretchen Whitmer @GovWhitmer]

The time for ONLY thoughts and prayers is OVER. 

We’re taking commonsense action to reduce gun violence and save lives, now.

[Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris]

Assault weapons have no place on the streets of a civilized society.

[Teach Plus Michigan @TeachPlusMI]

Applications for the MTLC will be closing next week! Submit your application if you are a teacher looking to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that advance equity, opportunity, and student success. Or, nominate a teacher you know! https://t.co/dbgXpISVdR

[Nina Turner @ninaturner]

Yes, we should use taxpayer dollars to ensure no child goes hungry.

We spend enough on fighter jets and bombs, let’s take care of the babies.

School lunches should be free.

[Kristin @krathje]

Second Half Living https://t.co/JwqUFrfxdW

[Andrew Yang🧢⬆️🇺🇸 @AndrewYang]

A university administrator: “How can we assess knowledge in the ChatGPT era when they can have AI do their work? Oral exams. They can’t fake that. “

[Kristin @krathje]

@thehill Disagree. It would send the message that if you break the law you might just get held accountable.

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

The best teaching strategy is grace. The best classroom management tip is showing kids grace. One of the best ways to build relationships is to show grace. The best teachers show grace. Showing grace is always the right decision to make.