PREFACE: Education by itself cannot eliminate prejudice or injustice. If you observe children at play, they quickly reveal many of their stereotypes. “Old people are weak” “He’s in a wheelchair, he can’t play with us.” “She’s wearing a black scarf, she must be ninja” “She can’t be a doctor, she’s a girl.” But schools and families together can help develop […]
What we do, and what we say matters!
It was 15 years ago this August when I was sitting at a table with my parents and their friends at some function I probably didn’t even want to attend. I was undoubtedly filling my face with cake at the table, having decided I was “way too cool and way too old” to be seen interacting with the group of 5-year-olds […]