I’m thankful for this beautiful boy who bounces without reservation, who shouts with joy without concern, and who loves without shame. Despite the fog and the rage and the fear, I’m thankful for who my boy is.
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Thankful for Autism?
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Posted by Russell November 20, 2011 at 1:47 am
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What Changes Wardynski Hath Wrought
Permalink | Shortlink | Comments (32) | TrackbackFiled in polityTags: broad academy, dr. casey wardynski, teach for america, the broad foundationIt’s been a busy few months for the superintendent.
Posted by Russell November 20, 2011 at 1:06 am Subscribe Via Email
- At one point speaking of all the teacher transfers, J. R. Brooks claimed that all the teachers agreed to the moves. This is not so. #hcs 13 hours ago
- Board Meeting adjourned. 13 hours ago
- Ray Landers delaying retirement. Wants to work here because "district fought for him." Going to Hampton Cove Elementary. 13 hours ago
- Birney says "God I hope so" 13 hours ago
- Jo Standford: Principal's Academy - to Ed White. #hcs 13 hours ago
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