In one of the essays in Twenty-First Century Color Lines (2009), Andrew Grant-Thomas and john a. powell, of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at the Ohio State University, confront the idea that our greatest social challenges are the result of the attitudes … [Read more...] about Structural Racism: A Bleak Educational Future for Poor Children in America’s Metropolitan Areas
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The money was there all along
Election day is over, and many of us are worried about the state of our state. I find myself increasingly concerned with the state of my city. Still. Even more so than while writing my prior posts in [what I thought was] a 5 part series. If you have been following this story, … [Read more...] about The money was there all along
Identify friendlies, stay friendly
For this final installment, a few clarifications and recommendations. First? There are so many people in the city of University Heights who support public education, in general, and our high school students at Wiley, in particular. Friends, please accept my tardy gratitude … [Read more...] about Identify friendlies, stay friendly
Safety, security and the secrets of improv
First, some housekeeping. Do we have a approved safety plan, a Memorandum of Understanding between the district and a law enforcement body right now? No, we do not. The district meets with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s office and UH Police Chief Steven Hammett on October 21st. … [Read more...] about Safety, security and the secrets of improv
Rumor has it…
There is a lot of misinformation and reactionary language out there, as Cleveland Heights folks try to catch up what University Heights has been up to the last several months. First off: this is not a 'sudden development' as some have called it. Read my prior posts to get the … [Read more...] about Rumor has it…
