"There is no child thirsty for reading like one who has been denied the simple pleasures of a beautiful, culturally responsive, well-run library for as many years as our kids have been denied." Julia E. Torres (MAEd., MA, MLIS) t-t.site/2nuuWOE

People are suffering. The moratorium on evictions is about to end. 12 million Americans will lose unemployment benefits if Congress and President Trump fail to come together before the end of the month. It could not be more urgent that our leaders act.

I love the high fives, hugs, and shouts of "have a great break" on the last day before winter break. Even though we can't all be together, the staff at KMS still wanted to say...have a great break! youtu.be/fzMNruEN2gE #ItsWorthIt

In one month, we begin to heal.

Today, I received the COVID-19 vaccine. To the scientists and researchers who worked tirelessly to make this possible — thank you. We owe you an awful lot. And to the American people — know there is nothing to worry about. When the vaccine is available, I urge you to take it.

It’s long past time we pay teachers what they deserve. The work they do is of extreme national importance — and their salaries should reflect that.

"Authentic caring is a powerful force, and it always is worth the cost." tolerance.org/magazine/sprin…

Educators, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, and the nurses who keep our schools running are being stretched to their limit by this pandemic. Joe Biden and I are committed to ensuring they get the relief they deserve.

Let me be very clear: the scenes of chaos at the Capitol do not represent who we are. What we are seeing is a small number of extremists dedicated to lawlessness. This is not dissent, it's disorder. It borders on sedition, and it must end. Now.

Vote by 3pm, Cards!! tinyurl.com/TWCupidCt

There's no time like the present to spread some love, especially for the TWHS Class of 2021! We are happy to present the 2021 TWHS Cupid's Court Members. Nominated and selected by the staff and students of Thomas Worthington High School #spreadthelove #ItsWorthIt #WeAreTW

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TONIGHT!!!

me as well

On this first day of #SuicidePreventionWeek, we want to emphasize that school leaders and educators can be proactive in reducing stigma around mental health issues and helping students and colleagues build resilience. Consider these tools. learningforjustice.org/magazine/sprin…

Worthington Schools will be hosting vaccine clinics Nov. 19th and 20th. All are welcome! Worthington Schools Columbus Health #ItsWorthIt

Seeing the huge waitlists on books people have been told not to read makes me realize we've been doing book displays all wrong. Instead of prominently visible "Staff Recommendations," just hide books in the corner in a box marked DON'T TOUCH, DANGEROUS and watch the circs soar.

Honors ELA II had a fun and successful field trip to the Old Worthington library this morning. Students engaged in a diversity audit of contemporary American books and selected choice books for their final projects. Thomas Worthington High School Pete Scully #itsworthit

Think about this –– teachers will need 180 hours to renew their teaching license so they can teach your kids, but only up to 24 hours of training to carry a gun around them. That is insane.