Pledging to Teach 1619 Project
As published in the Summer 2024 issue of the Gateway Journalism Review:
Voices
Zack’s Quest
When I stepped off the bus in a town called Montecarlo in Argentina, I knew I was totally out of my element. But I was more than happy to be there.
Gardening as an Act of Liberation
Having access and the ability to afford healthy food is a right that everyone deserves. We have to eat to live.
My Country, My Heart, My Students
In a country where police killings of unarmed Black citizens is a recurring real life nightmare, reciting empty words for the sake of routine was not how I wanted to start my day.
A New Day of Grace | Rev. Joyce Elliott
Joyce Elliott saw her faith tested before becoming the first female minister at Illinois’ oldest African-American church.
The Impact of a Job Well Done
Mr. Boettcher gave students a tough love that fostered mastery. He broke us down to build us up.
Think of the students when you vote
In schools, there’s a multi layered hierarchical structure of adult school leaders making important decisions on behalf of students. Among the most interesting of these structures: the school board.
Closing parish schools leaves an open wound
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is considering a massive restructuring that will likely lead to the closing of many schools. I got my grade school education at Bishop Healy, now closed. I taught at Christ Light of Nations, now closed. These closures along with many others across the region have left an open wound.
‘Much deeper than that’
Many found the questions and comments directed at Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson during her confirmation hearing patronizing and disrespectful. The hearing brought back a memory for Mike Reid, proud father of a highly accomplished daughter.