The school year is upon us and it's the perfect time to consider how we can love our neighbors in the education system. Here, we offer 5 resources that will equip you to be a better practitioner that addresses education equity. Our #transformED affinity network so eloquently states what we believe [...]Read More
Kaaleah believes in local networks…
Scott interviews Kaaleah Jones, a 19 year old student, organizer and gun violence activist about her involvement with her CCDA local network in Hampton Roads, VA. She shares her experience of their regional conference, the importance of giving the platform to young leaders and why regional networks [...]Read More
Why Amiee civically engages…
This post is part of our Civic Engagement Series for August Recess.CCDA member, Amiee Kellogg, shares with us her journey as a practitioner who chose to civically engage and what it has meant for her and her community.What does civic engagement mean to you? It means being involved in making change [...]Read More
Be a Resource for your Legislators
This post is part of our Civic Engagement Series for August Recess.Faith & Community Empowerment (FACE) is a CCDA organizational member that builds brilliant partnerships "outside the church walls." Over their 20 years of existence, they have built strong collaborations with fellow churches, [...]Read More
Education as Systemic Justice: a CCDA Reframe
“How sweet it is when we can gather together! It is like oil, running down Aaron’s beard…” (Psalm 133:2)I have been a 2nd grade, Kindergarten, and Music teacher for 7 years, served with refugee youth ministries for 5, and have been in administration as a principal, assistant principal, and MTSS/case [...]Read More
Immigration Advocacy from Charlotte, NC to the Border
By Angelica "Lica" Acosta GarnettI was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia. At age 17, after graduating from high school, I moved to the United States with my parents and two sisters. I left all of the people I had ever known, my culture, my traditions, my language and my home to move to this new [...]Read More
I’m From Uvalde
I’m from Uvalde. Now, when I say that, I am often met with a sigh, groan, or an awkward silence.Like many of you, I found out about the Robb Elementary school shooting through social media. Robb Elementary was the elementary school that I went to - now, it is a crime scene. My elementary school is a [...]Read More
Disability Justice
"Disability Curatives" An excerpt by Dr. Amy Kenny"God told me to pray for you,” she says. Her words linger like cloying perfume in a claustrophobic space. “God wants to heal you!” She is undoubtedly thrilled with this opportunity. I’ve been here before. It never ends well.This woman does not know [...]Read More