Self talk Tuesday

Today and each #moment of the #day you’re given another opportunity, speak positive #affirmations and affirm the #truth that God made you beautiful and wonderful Self-talk daily

one thing, just one thing

one thing at a time is needed to focus on and do just ONE THING I am one who always multitasks. Yes, I watch or listen to something while I’m working. Honestly, it helps me focus and get into a groove. Some people tell me when I talk to them I’m not listening although IContinue reading “one thing, just one thing”

The measure of one’s worth

Let’s define VALUE Value according to dictionary.com is relative worth, merit, or importance being LIKED is of the same form, appearance, kind, character, amount, etc according to dictionary.com Based on the definitions being valued is always better than being liked. It is the VALUE that sets you apart since being liked is considered the sameContinue reading “The measure of one’s worth”

Memorial Day

By Sewell Chan, May 26, 2018, The Unofficial History of Memorial Day The official history of Memorial Day goes like this: In 1868, three years after the Civil War ended, a group of Union veterans established a Decoration Day for the nation to adorn the graves of the war dead with flowers. A retired Union major general,Continue reading “Memorial Day”

The WORK

Being an advocate, activist, and organizer is righteous WORK. It is on behalf of the voiceless, disenfranchised, marginalized, vulnerable, poor, and needy. Yes, God’s work. God’s plan and purpose for my life There are some who believe righteous WORK is only within the context of religion and anything connected to it. However, righteous WORK isContinue reading “The WORK”

Watch Yeshiva University – Wurzweiler School of Social Work 2022 Commencement

MY GRADUATION Fact: Black women are the most educated demographic in the USA. Check out the commencement https://vimeo.com/706327635 That was a great day, history was made. Hard work pays off. #PhD 🧑🏽‍🎓 Feeling great that I made it over the finish line. Like the Legend of the Phoenix, it all ends with beginnings. Now, theContinue reading “Watch Yeshiva University – Wurzweiler School of Social Work 2022 Commencement”

Period Poverty

Lilo H. Stainton, NJ Spotlight April 21, 2022 When New Jersey Assemblywoman Shanique Speight was a child, she and her four siblings became homeless after a fire gutted their apartment. She saw her single mother struggle to feed the family as they shuttled between the YMCA, shelters and other temporary housing. Even essential items —Continue reading “Period Poverty”

NBOE New Board Member

Catherine Carrera, Chalkbeat May 13, 2022 Helping students rebound after pandemic is top of mind for new Newark board member Crystal Williams, the newly elected member of the Newark Board of Education, has safety, school culture, and academic recovery at the forefront of her agenda as she takes office. Williams, who accrued the most votes in theContinue reading “NBOE New Board Member”

Community Schools

Peace and blessings Prayers and condolences to the family of Wilhemina Holder and the Newark community. The Board must embody its governing power with its only employee, the Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer.  Poor governance will lead to Newark losing it under QSAC and NJDOE will appoint a superintendent.  You all are responsible and accountable forContinue reading “Community Schools”

NBOE Survey

As you know, the Alliance for Newark Public Schools has consistently advocated for Newark students for the past 10 years. As this school year winds up, we have compiled our year-end evaluation tool for the school district and its schools.   The purpose of this year-end evaluation is to examine issues and recommend solutions asContinue reading “NBOE Survey”

coronavirus surge forecast

COVID Surges Could Infect 100 Million Americans Later This Year 5/8/22 https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20220508/covid-surges-could-infect-100-million-americans-later-this-year sistateacher’s thoughts 100 million infections are an astounding prediction “The 100 million infections slated to come this fall and winter will likely be due to new Omicron subvariants that can escape immunity, officials said. The projection is based on a range of modelsContinue reading “coronavirus surge forecast”

Be in it to win it

There are times we want to walk away, throw in the towel, and raise the white handkerchief in our effort to simply “give up” BUT Giving up is not an option. We desire for a particular outcome and things to happen within a timeframe. BUT Time has its own outcome Be in it to winContinue reading “Be in it to win it”

Four Ways School Choice Worsen Segregation

National Education Policy Center 4/22/22 Done right, school choice can help desegregate schools, breaking the link between often-segregated housing and school enrollment. But this will not happen if the value of choice is placed above the goal of desegregation; the two goals need to work together. Increased options must be combined with constraints that furtherContinue reading “Four Ways School Choice Worsen Segregation”

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Here are daily activities during the month of May to address your mental wellness Share this calendar with others to focus on their mental wellness as well

Prevention

#selfcare is a #prevention strategy!!Keep that in mindBe #safe #blessed well-being is necessary to maintain Take care of yourself as a prevention strategy. I t makes a difference. Dare to be different.