A Masterpiece with a Purpose

At the beginning of the school year, if you had asked fifth-grader Elvin who he was, he probably would have given the same answer as everyone else who knew him… “I am the bad kid.”
Teaching in a Warzone

As an outsider looking in, I have always imagined the hardships faced by people fleeing their war-torn homes in Ukraine, but never really thought about those who have made the choice to stay…
“I Want a Transgender Support Plan.”

How was I going to honor my personal values and convictions, minister to this student, and keep my job at the same time?