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We are reminded this month, and every Black History Month, that, while we strive to be one nation indivisible, we do not achieve this end by erasing the contributions, experiences, and perspective of Black and Brown people. Two centuries of such erasure and the privileging of false white assimilation and incomplete mestizaje narratives have consequences for the racially inclusive future we say we seek.

It’s hard to believe the end of the school year is around the corner! With some in-person celebrations returning, our kids get a much-needed opportunity to shine alongside their friends (and feel a sense of normalcy)! I recently felt emotional seeing my daughter on stage at school for the first time since the pandemic. But even more than the performance, I was struck by witnessing her jump in to help a classmate who was feeling overwhelmed before they went on stage. After the show, I let her know that watching her show such kindness was the highlight of the night for me and asked her to reflect on why it mattered. Guided by her, we had a beautiful conversation about empathy. For me, it was a reminder that it’s often the behind-the-scenes moments that are the real showstoppers because they give us a peek into our child’s development.

The past few years haven’t been easy for parents or teachers so as we start the new school year, it’s a chance to start fresh and focus on our shared goal–making sure our children thrive socially, emotionally and academically. In fact, our recent national research shows that parents, teachers, and principals are aligned on what matters most about school-home communications—building trust and making sure families have a clear picture of how their child is progressing. As the mother of a rising third grader and Kindergartener, these priorities really resonate for me.

Free Books, Videos, Read-Alouds and Virtual Workshops Seek to Strengthen Early Learning and Literacy While Providing a Supportive Community for Immigrant Parents and Caregivers.

Sometimes, the smallest incidents have the most significant impact on our lives. For little Ikem, swallowing a grape whole changed his and his family’s lives forever.