The world is a better place because of your courage, determination, warmth and wisdom. We will miss you. @repjohnlewis photo taken at the Democratic National Convention 2008
This week in Peace Class we are reading One of Us by Peggy Moss @saysomethingnow and talking about belonging with @BreneBrown quote. Asking what is the difference between belonging and fitting in? ☮️ @tilburyhouse @DCPS_SEL
Ten years ago we were embraced by friends who became family during our year in Sri Lanka. Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians all embraced us and shared meals and laughter. Today we share tears. #SriLankaBlasts@TamilsinPS
This is one of the best explanations of empathy (it’s power and limitations and distance from sympathy) I have ever seen. Thank you Brené Brown! https://t.co/csXDphbE7c
Kids are the experts in their world! We love how the new report on tackling bullying from #SRSGVAC recommends including children in all bullying prevention efforts, including whole-school approaches.
One of my favorite quotes, from one of the great advocates I've had the pleasure to work with and call friend. So glad your voice is being heard far and wide, Mayor Thom Harnett https://t.co/2sfPp90mKh
Today on the #TTC 504 driver: “this is your stop - right? I’ll grab the ramp.” (And then help you through the slush) This UnSpring is worse for our fellow humans commuting by wheelchair. #humanKind#wecanspareaminute
You develop excellent recall when you wake at 4am to relive that stupid thing you said on the evening of June 8th 1994, while Ace of Base were playing on the radio in the kitchen with the blue worktops and the crooked Venetian blind.
Or so I'd imagine. https://t.co/4K6CF4NnD4
The following companies have cut ties with the NRA over the last 24 hours.
- Enterprise
- Wyndham
- Metlife
- Hertz
- Best Western
- First National Bank
- Alamo
- National
- Symantec
- Chubb
- SIRVA
#BoycottNRA
The list is growing!! RETWEET to show support!!
Young people have helped lead all our great movements. How inspiring to see it again in so many smart, fearless students standing up for their right to be safe; marching and organizing to remake the world as it should be. We've been waiting for you. And we've got your backs.
Let’s all challenge ourselves to do the kind thing, even when it’s difficult. Image from our youth committee project, https://t.co/Rfz8tGeRP0 #SpreadKindness