Views on Equity from a White Teacher Snapshots of Racism Being a White teacher while being a champion of equity is a little like having a cloak of invisibility. Other White people believe they can speak freely to me about their racist beliefs and that I – being part of the “club” – will validate
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PEP’s Olga Rosado Receives Lifetime Achievement Award On Sept. 16, PEP Connections care coordinator Olga Rosado was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award during the Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at Cleveland City Hall. Ms. Rosado, who is bilingual, joined PEP in December of 2021. Prior to that, she spent 30 years in public service roles within
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School Family Builds Resilience and Empathy TODAY, WHEN HIS TEACHER ASKED HIM TO ENTER THE CLASSROOM, ISAIAH COLLAPSED ON THE FLOOR, TOOK HIS SHOE OFF AND THREW IT ACROSS THE HALLWAY. A Really Rough Morning “I can make a taller one!” Tyler* announced loudly, while eyeing a tower of blocks a group of children was
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In September, both the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate formally recognized Positive Education Program in honor of its fiftieth year of service to the community. The commendations both acknowledged the impact PEP has had on the greater Cleveland community over the last 50 years and expressed that all of those involved with
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