There’s a quiet crisis happening in classrooms and homes across the country—many of our children are struggling to follow complex stories. And not b [...]
There’s a Reason Enslaved People Were Forbidden to Read.
Literacy is liberation.Reading is power.To deny someone the ability to read is to deny them [...]
We often say we care about children.We create programs, pass laws, build platforms, and call ourselves advocates.But what happens when the children th [...]
Let’s begin with a truth that seems to be getting lost in today’s debates:Children do not need to learn about sex to know that a person—or a gro [...]
To understand the heated debates around sex education today, it helps to step back and look at how we got here. The battle over who teaches children a [...]
There are some who are genuinely wondering:“Why can parents opt their children out of sex education in public schools—but not math, science, or [...]
Listen, there is nothing new under the sun.In my earlier career days when I was speaking before youth, young guys who used to sell acquired "t [...]
The fact that this even had to reach the Supreme Court should trouble us all.
We are not talking about funding or governance or complex school zoning [...]
Too often, people call themselves “safe” because they mean well or love children. But love without responsibility can still cause harm.
Being a Saf [...]
Childhood Is Sacred
There are few things more holy than a child’s laughter. Their dreams. Their trust.
And yet, in a world that moves too fast and t [...]
When Protection Depends on Race
All children deserve to feel safe. But the reality in America—and many places across the globe—is that Black children [...]
When Childhood Is Shaped by Fear
Children are born with brains wired for connection, curiosity, and learning. But when fear enters the picture—especi [...]
The Hidden Reality in Our Homes
We often think of childhood as a time of joy, growth, and innocence. But for 1 in 7 children in the United States, th [...]
Every year in the U.S., 60% of children are exposed to violence, crime, or abuse.Let that sit for a moment. Six in ten.
And of those:
More t [...]