More Problems, More Prayer: A Year in the Life of Chicago Public Schools
The National Day of Prayer is May 7, and Chicago's educational crisis tops my list of societal issues to take to God.
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Panic, Shame, and Cuffs: An Account From an Arrested Black Teacher
When a simple traffic violation lands an upstanding teacher on her way to a prayer meeting in handcuffs, maybe there's a problem with the way we do policing in low-income Black communities.
July 11, 2014
Teacher Repents for Going 'Ghetto' on a Parent
After finally lashing back at an insolent parent, I realize why its important for me, the teacher, to apologize first—and never go there again.
April 30, 2014
It's Hard to Pray for Public Education ... But I Do It Anyway
The National Day of Prayer falls on every first Thursday in May, and tomorrow I will lead the prayer for education at a prayer breakfast in downtown Chicago. While I'm honored to have been asked, this role comes with great responsibility.
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