Judy Heumann (1947–2023) Disability rights champion… and my special bond with her
Judy Heumann died this week at the age of 75. Due to polio, she was wheelchair bound and she became a powerful advocate and champion in…Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on MediumSugar, eggs, and trust
On February 3, 2023, the Biden administration’s USDA (US Department of Agriculture) issued new nutrition guidance for our nation’s school lunch programs — less sugar!Why? To cut childhood obesity, a huge challenge in our nation. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that about a fifth of US children are considered obese. OMG.As I read about this latest development, undoubtedly welcome, I can’t help but think back to my own childhood, growing up on a chicken farm, and wondering [...]Trust, common sense and wisdom… a student’s stress or distress
Happy 2023. In the next set of Medium posts, I’ll share short, short vignettes — 13 of them — with the theme of TRUST, COMMON SENSE and…Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on MediumTip # 5 — Hire a KAY!
These Tips are all about TRUST — how to build it, how we need it in schools (and everywhere), how to spot and avoid distrust, etc. etc…Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on MediumMore on trust — the coin of the realm. If it isn’t the coin in yours yet, let’s build it up!
Here’s vignette # 4: What Jimmy did once a month, every monthContinue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on MediumSo glad I can share my Commentary in yesterday’s EdSource. Enjoy!
A trusting relationship between school, home is essential for excellent outcomes in special education | EdSourceContinue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on MediumIn just 3 minutes — amazing lessons from Starbucks and a hotel.
Tip # 4. The start of a new school year is a great time to retell these two little vignettes — stories I’ve collected over the years.Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on MediumRob’s great advice that has guided my law practice and life ever since
Here’s Tip # 4, another vignette –a short, very short story — that I’ve gathered over the years. I write them down whenever I can. Why…Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on MediumAs we start the new school year, a bit of time off more Medicine Bottle at the Beach Art. Enjoy!
The last time I published my medicine bottle beach art was almost 2 years ago — during the height of Covid lockdowns. It’s time for more…Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on MediumTip #3 What I learned from Marcy, another of my favorite clients
Here’s another vignette –a short, very short story, gathered from my many years of teaching, being a hearing officer, school attorney…Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on Medium