Jen CortDear colleagues of color, friends of color, students of color, parents of color, those I may never…‘How are you?’ Can be a question asked while passing by each other to convey acknowledgement. ‘How are you?’ Can be what we ask when we…May 30, 2020May 30, 2020
Jen CortTips for transitioning to middle schoolAs a middle school principal, I was frequently asked what kids really needed to be prepared for middle school. In addition to the academic…Jul 26, 20191Jul 26, 20191
Jen CortThe only surprise in kids launching an international movement with a # is that it is a surprise at…The only thing surprising about seeing kids as leaders on the discussion of gun violence is that it is a surprise. Kids today have a…Mar 29, 2018Mar 29, 2018
Jen CortParenting and teaching are like enjoying swimming with sharks and avoiding dolphinsA few years ago, our son, then 14 and a recently certified diver was given the opportunity to scuba dive in an aquarium. As a teenager…Sep 13, 2017Sep 13, 2017
Jen CortWith the start of a new school year, teachers are readying classrooms, engaging in professional…This seemingly benign question puts all students in an position of vulnerability. They risk exposing their family’s socioeconomic…Sep 13, 2017Sep 13, 2017
Jen CortSchool Resources for Talking About CharlottesvilleTraditionally at this time of summer the messages from school are about the newness of the upcoming year, faculty summer professional…Aug 15, 2017Aug 15, 2017
Jen CortWhy I think “microaggression” is the wrongly titled and how we should respond to themMicroaggressions are defined by Websters-Dictionary as “a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally…Jul 7, 2017Jul 7, 2017
Jen CortTalking About The Election With Kids? Resources for Parents and FREE Lessons for TeachersThe election evokes strong emotions, confusing for kids and challenging for schools. This prompts every school I work with to ask “How are…Sep 20, 2016Sep 20, 2016
Jen CortinChangemaker EducationKids to parents: “Ask us how to talk about difficult topics like race and religion”Events such as the mass shooting in California and riots in Baltimore have lead to conversations about religious discrimination and racism…Feb 14, 2016Feb 14, 2016
Jen CortinChangemaker EducationMartin Luther King, Jr. was not a superheroMartin Luther King, Jr. was not a superhero. Martin Luther King, Jr. was abundantly and completely human, with flaws and, like all humans…Jan 20, 20161Jan 20, 20161