Words of Wisdom June 7, 2022
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Adrian Ruiz
“Build your own pyramids, write your own hieroglyphs”
Kendrick Lamar
More Stories
Praise Our Peeps
Is Education the Universal Escape From Poverty?
Da’juantay Wynter, alumnus of the Grants Advisory Board for Youth, shares a remarkable journey from a Popeyes manager at 17 to a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis. Battling family responsibilities and poverty, Da’juantay reflects on the unexpected twists, emphasizing the transformative power of education....
Ear Candy
Tenderness
Tenderness, from New York based band Parquet Courts, keeps popping up on almost every playlist Spotify recommends for me. The song somehow feels new and familiar at the same time and it has quickly taken over as one of my favorite songs for fall. I may...
Tips & Tools
Unorthodox Language-Learning Tips from a Polyglot
Communication development takes time and is more involved than just learning new vocabulary. Whether you’re wanting to pick up a new language or are on track to becoming a polyglot yourself, here are a few tips Blake Anderson has picked up on his language-learning journey....
Praise Our Peeps
Santa Clara County Office of Education 2024
The ICSC is a hybrid professional development opportunity focused on creating and enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusive practices. The audience includes teachers, administrators, family childcare providers, as well as paraeducators, higher education teaching staff, and educational coordinators....