Lindsay MessolineinEducate.If ‘Teachers Should Carry Guns’, Then Police Officers Should Get Degrees in EducationPicture one of your favorite teachers. Mine was Mrs. C, a kind, encouraging woman who taught the first grade. She had this way of being…Jun 9, 2022Jun 9, 2022
Lindsay MessolineinEducate.Critical Race Theory Does Not Teach Children That America Is Racist, America DoesAs a teacher, I can simply let this country’s past and present speak for itselfNov 20, 20213Nov 20, 20213
Lindsay MessolineinEducate.There Is No Monster Under the Bed: Let’s Face Our Fears of Critical Race TheoryWe have all witnessed children react to something that frightens them by closing their eyes and plugging their ears. They feel as though…Jul 18, 20218Jul 18, 20218
Lindsay MessolineinEducate.Teaching about Racism in America Is Not ‘Divisive’, Banning the Discussion IsWhite people cry out, “Teaching Black history is divisive! BIPoC-focused education is anti-white!” as educational programs and state…May 21, 20213May 21, 20213
Lindsay MessolineStop Telling the Victims of America’s Abuse to “Be Civil” and “Get Along”Imagine entering a shelter for victims of abuse and asking, “Why can’t you just get along with your partner?” This is the dismissive and…May 5, 20211May 5, 20211