Tag: advocacy

From Pink Shirts to Systemic Change: Challenging Oppression in Our Schools

February 22, 2023

“Pink shirt day is performative and nothing more.There is no actual work behind it and many kids who are bullied are confused as to why their bullies are wearing pink shirts.We need to do better than this.#PinkShirtDay” Twitter user @ ShantelSherwood The above Twitter post is the general feeling in our community of parents of … More From Pink Shirts to Systemic Change: Challenging Oppression in Our Schools

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Support AdvoCon

August 20, 2021

AdvoCon is a great opportunity for businesses and organizations to reach our audience and let them know that you share their values. Our membership and follower base has grown significantly over the past few years, we’re reaching more people now than ever! … More Support AdvoCon

Grey background with cover image from the novel "One Too Many" displaying a boy holding a box over his head in the rain, overlaid with the text, "Reading of One Too Many with Linda Grace Smith."

Reading with Linda Grace Smith – June 16

June 9, 2021

With child friendly language and rhyming verse, Linda Grace Smith explores the value and power of one. To begin, One Too Many introduces children’s rights. It touches on the basics of shelter, clothing, healthcare, food, water, education, safety and belonging. Then, it sparks conversations towards practical action and community transformation. … More Reading with Linda Grace Smith – June 16

AdvoCon2020 Workshop: Reading Science and Exceptional Learners

August 31, 2020

“Did you know that reading is not a natural process? The human brain has not evolved to have one reading center. Every brain has to rewire itself so it can learn to read. Reading Science bases instruction on the 5 Essential Skills that everyone needs to develop in order to become a confident reader. There are many ways we can support these skills at home and in the classroom to give individuals access to what the UN considers a basic human right, reading.” … More AdvoCon2020 Workshop: Reading Science and Exceptional Learners