Still Advocating
Writings of a retired educator, advocate, & baby boomer

First grandkids & first digital photo Published in ChicagoNow, January 2, 2014 Both of my daughters have a problem. Their memories of...

Published in ChicagoNow, December 30, 2013 Here's a post in honor of my 8th grandchild, who was born December 12. Can't wait to play with...

Published in ChicagoNow, December 27, 2013 One of the most painful parts of having a grandchild with special needs is watching the child...

Posted in ChicagoNow, December 23, 2013 I used to worry about my 7-year-old granddaughter who has older twin sisters with special needs....

Published in ChicagoNow, December 11, 2013 Based on an enthusiastic review by my seven and four year old grandchildren in Indiana (less...

Published in ChicagoNow, December 9, 2013 Today, December 9, 2013, is Raise Your Hand Day. In its message to Congress, the National...

Published in ChicagoNow, December 6, 2013 On December 3, 2013, the most recent scores from the Program of International Student...

Published in ChicagoNow, December 4, 2013 (cartoon by Marcia Liss) The first grade teacher tests her students in reading at the start of...

Published in ChicagoNow, December 2, 2013 (Cartoon by Marcia Liss) She is closing in on her 75th birthday and still hosting holiday...

Published in ChicagoNow, November 29, 2013 (Cartoon by Marcia Liss) I must confess I have hit my limit with technology. The first week...