by Hilltop Faculty | Feb 4, 2019 | Educator Discussion Series Dialogue, Institute Blog, Institute News Ticker, School News, School News News Ticker
I don’t need a white savior. I need a white ally.As a person of color working in a predominately white city, state, and region, I’m often asked by my white colleagues “How can I be a stronger ally?” In any given year, those 7 little words would simply bring a smile to...
by Hilltop Faculty | Jan 21, 2019 | Educator Discussion Series Dialogue, Institute Blog, Institute News Ticker, School News, School News News Ticker
PREFACE:This space has been created for educators, administrators, parents, youth advocates and attendees of “Can We Talk About Socioeconomic Status and Class?” as a forum for sharing experiences and reflections as they work through these resources. On...
by Hilltop Faculty | Jan 7, 2019 | Institute Blog, Institute News Ticker, School News, School News News Ticker
Educators in the Rainbow Room at Hilltop welcome a new group of children ages 2-3 each September, some who are moving from a younger Hilltop classroom or have had siblings at Hilltop, and some whose families are new to Hilltop. As one of those educators, I try my best...
by Hilltop Faculty | Dec 17, 2018 | Institute Blog, Institute News Ticker, School News, School News News Ticker
Family engagement is about going beyond a movie night, or hosting a festival or carnival. At Hilltop we believe it’s equally about creating an environment that is inclusive and representative of the families we serve, but also is one where we all embrace...
by Hilltop Faculty | Dec 1, 2018 | Institute Blog, Institute News Ticker, School News, School News News Ticker
PREFACE: This space has been created for educators, parents, adults, and attendees of “Trauma Informed Care for Young Children” as a forum for sharing experiences and reflections as they work through these resources. On this page, we invite and encourage...
by Hilltop Faculty | Nov 27, 2018 | Institute Blog, Institute News Ticker, School News, School News News Ticker
In the news this past winter, a cold snap off the coast of Cape Cod caused four sharks to literally freeze solid, washing up on the beach in a heartbreaking display of nature’s cruelty. Reading more about this, I asked myself several questions: Why didn’t the sharks...
