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I mentioned before that we belong to an organization called Jack and Jill, Incorporated. It is a historic African American Organization dedicated to the excellence of children. I am appreciative of the organization for many reason but most importantly because it allows my daughter to have an instant connection with others and lets her fell less alone. Isolation, even without COVID is an ongoing issue for Aspy children-and it causes so many other challenges for Aspy families.

 

Some children never reach their potential for many reasons. Family stress, economics, lack of education, equity and access. Some do not make it because someone told them they were not good enough or would not be able to achieve the goals they set for themselves. I am reminded that some students do not make it at all.  We should never place a ceiling on our students.  As my aunt, Dr. Patricia Ann Harvey, (an esteemed educator and former School Superintendent for the city of St. Paul, Minnesota) taught me-Every Child HAS a Center of Excellence.  You just have to look for it.

 

The New York Times recently shed light on the challenges students face. Regardless of where you fall on the policial spectrum it is clear that in our current environment children with special needs NEED additional support to thrive. We cannot be afraid to demand accountability.