Theory provides a way of seeing and also not seeing; theories can have explanatory power; on the other hand, they can obscure the wonder of the everyday, the mundane. If we are fortunate, theories help reveal our blind spots and we theirs. —a musing

Don’t cry for my White House staffer.

As New Mexico redesigns schools during #COVID19, reports from Learning Policy Institute show how the state can center efforts on equity and the needs of the whole child over the short- and long-term. learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/new-me…

Systemic challenges in New Mexico mean that many students don't have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for college & career. Learning Policy Institute offers evidence-based strategies to build pathways to postsecondary education & career success. learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/new-me…

In this Learning Policy Institute report, Jeannie-oh & Daniel Espinoza offer short- and long-term recommendations that build on New Mexico’s progress to create the capacity and infrastructure required to scale the #CommunitySchools strategy. learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/new-me…

Three challenges for teachers in the era of Trump wpo.st/uvcL2

Excited for my friend & champion of civil rights. No doubt she will be an extraordinary leader for justice USCCR x.com/usccrgov/statu…

Check out The Daily 202 from PowerPost washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost…

Monday night candlelight vigil at public schools? Send photo with no on DeVos message to senators? Sounds like a great idea.

Inspiring thought from Jeannie Oakes x.com/ninjasforhealt…

Senators: Defeat the Graham-Cassidy bill! petitions.moveon.org/s/ergrNm MoveOn #protectourcare

We are all stressed during this Presidency. npr.org/sections/ed/20…

Nativity play rehearsal at W2RHQ. 🎄🐶🎄🐶

It is way past time. Between now and May 1st teachers have to agree on the gun legislation they want. They can consult with Giffords and Kelly, and others who have suffered, such as the parents who have already lost children to these horrible events typical of our culture.

David Berliner Calls for a National Teachers’ Strike on May Day to Demand Sensible Gun Laws dianeravitch.net/2018/02/14/dav…

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If you live, teach or attend public school in one of these states - and your public education system remains woefully inequitable and inadequate, send your thank you notes to: hanushek.stanford.edu/sites/default/…