Why Representation Matters
So, I went to the local Walmart yesterday to pick up some household necessities. As a bribe for my son to behave and let me do what I...
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Candous Brown
- Mar 18, 2019
- 3 min
The Double Standard of Providing Our Kids with Better Opportunities
I didn't even want to write about this. But the more news alerts I get. The more I view my social media news feed. The more I think...
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Candous Brown
- Mar 14, 2019
- 4 min
The Problem with DECREASING Educational Funding
So, I'm on spring break catching up on my reading because let's face it, during the school year, I just don't have time to read for...
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Candous Brown
- Mar 10, 2019
- 5 min
Pulling the "Race" Card
So... Last week was a whole mess. Like when I say it was a mess, I mean that. Let me give you some background so that you understand...
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Candous Brown
- Mar 3, 2019
- 3 min
"...you gon' be through..."
The thing I love most about being an educator is when my former babies surprise me. Friday, I had this very thing happen. I got a call...
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Candous Brown
- Feb 28, 2019
- 4 min
Who has the most important role when it comes to success in school?
Parents. Teachers. Students. How would you rank them in importance when it comes to success in school. A friend of mine posed this...
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Candous Brown
- Feb 10, 2019
- 3 min
It's Like a Grain of Sand Inside an Oyster
Last week was stressful. My son was sick. We had parent-teacher conferences. The principal called an emergency meeting with the senior...
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Candous Brown
- Feb 3, 2019
- 3 min
I Can Be Your Biggest Cheerleader- If You Let Me
Teaching seniors is a blessing and a curse. On the one end, they are at the finish line and they only want to work so they can graduate....
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Candous Brown
- Jan 14, 2019
- 3 min
I can’t help if I don’t know how...
Every day my son comes home from school, I ask him about his day. And every day he gives me the same answer- “I hated it.” Each day I...
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Candous Brown
- Jan 7, 2019
- 3 min
Issa Struggle
The first day back to work after an extended break is always hard. The anticipation of having to wake up at a certain time. The anxiety...
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Candous Brown
- Jan 5, 2019
- 3 min
Student Regrets
Over the last several weeks, I have seen social media posts made by students that have really saddened me. These posts have expressed the...
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Candous Brown
- Jan 1, 2019
- 4 min
New Year, Better Me
Happy New Year, Beloved! I hope that 2019 bestows upon you peace for your mind, blessings for your soul, and love for your heart. I'm...
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Candous Brown
- Dec 28, 2018
- 5 min
Ain't No Tired Like Teacher Tired
Some people think that being an educator is the best job in the world. And it can be. We get to meet so many new people, travel for...
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Candous Brown
- Dec 8, 2018
- 2 min
So I wrote a book...
In my wildest dreams I never would have thought I'd become an educator. I'm not a morning person. I'm pretty introverted. I don't...
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