Sep 21, 2016
Park School Community Creates A Mural for All to Enjoy
Photo by Green Star Movement Published in ChicagoNow, September 21, 2016 There is a building located at 828 Main Street in Evanston that...
Aug 22, 2016
Summer for a Child with Special Needs: So Glad it’s Almost Over
Photo by Tiffany Published in ChicagoNow, August 22, 2016 Of the many challenges that families of children with significant special needs...
Jun 15, 2016
Why My Granddaughters Sixth Grade Graduation Made Me Cry
Photo by my granddaughter Published in ChicagoNow, June 15, 2016 I’m sure the family members and guests attending The Cove School...
May 4, 2016
How to Really Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
Published in ChicagoNow, May 4, 2016 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week. Parents all over the country are scrambling to buy flower, mugs, and...
Mar 8, 2016
Scientific Proof That Kids Need Recess
Published in ChicagoNow, March 8, 2016 At her elementary school science fair, my granddaughter explained her poster and experiment with...
Feb 24, 2016
Standardized Testing: March Madness Returns to our Schools
Published in ChicagoNow, February 24, 2016 March madness is almost upon us. I’m not talking about the basketball tournament, but rather...
Jan 18, 2016
How Not to Honor Martin Luther King
Published in ChicagoNow, January 18, 2016 At a grade school assembly to honor Martin Luther King, a child from a self-contained class for...
Oct 28, 2015
President Obama Opts Out of High Stakes Testing
From Raise Your Hand Illinois Published in ChicagoNow, October 28, 2015 Finally. In the twilight of his Presidency, President Obama seems...
Oct 20, 2015
Social Impact Bonds: Chicago Plays Pay for Success with Young Kids
Published in ChicagoNow, October 20, 2015 I’ll confess that in my capacity as an early childhood director for over twenty years, I often...
Sep 17, 2015
PARCC Test Fails Kids Again
From Raise Your Hand Illinois Published in ChicagoNow, September 17, 2015 Parents, brace yourselves. The results are in and only 30-40...