Student Perspective: The True Meaning of Aloha
"Aloha" isn't just a greeting; in a way it is their way of life, and when you distort that sacred word, you distort their way of life.
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The Adult in the Room
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January 11, 2019
Addressing the Intersectional-Identity Phenomenon Through School Counseling
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Will we duck away from the changes coming, or move forward, powered by those changes, toward something greater than ourselves?
December 03, 2018
Haves and Have-Nots: We Must Prioritize Outside Professional Development for ALL Teachers
Many outside PD opportunities still separate the "haves" from the "have-nots" and uphold systemic oppression.
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Children Will Listen: Teachers Must Hold Each Other Accountable
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The Shape of Schools
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