Erika Sanzi
Guest Blogger
Parent and Former Teacher
Cumberland, Rhode Island
RECENT POSTS
Posted May 10, 2019
I Can’t Say Thank You Enough to My Late High School Teacher Mr. Murphy
As we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week, I’ve done some reflecting about my own years as a student. There are…
Posted May 1, 2019
Netflix’s ‘13 Reasons Why’ Tied to Increase in Youth Suicide Rates
Last year mental health experts, school counselors and parents were sounding the alarm on the wildly popular Netflix series, “13…
Posted Mar. 13, 2019
While Rich People Bribe Their Kids’ Way Into College, Parents of Color Sit in Jail for Wanting Better Schools
While 33 wealthy, powerful parents, including the two B-list but well-known actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, were paying off…
Posted Feb. 5, 2019
There’s a Lot to Like About Stacey Abrams But Her Opposition to School Choice Isn’t One of Them
Stacey Abrams became something of a household name in the weeks leading up to the 2018 midterms and tonight she…
Posted Oct. 3, 2018
Take It From a White Suburban Mom, Grade Inflation Is Real and We Can’t Deny It Anymore
Arne Duncan found himself in hot water a few years ago when, in reference to the higher standards of the…
Posted Sep. 18, 2018
Donors Choose, Except When They Can’t
DonorsChoose.org, an organization that allows teachers to request classroom supplies and experiences for their students, is guilty of discriminating against…
Posted Aug. 22, 2018
These School Supply Lists Can Drive a Girl Crazy
Oh joy, the school supply lists arrived by email this week. Of course, as many of you know, this is…
Posted Aug. 6, 2018
It Won’t Always Be the Right Call But Sometimes Suspension Isn’t the Answer
Her name is Alexandra. She was a student in a school where I used to work and she was one…
Posted May 30, 2018
Roseanne Isn’t the Only One Who Needs to Be Cancelled
America could really use some role models and yet somehow, time and time again, entertainment and media find a way…
Posted May 18, 2018
If Your Kid Is Watching ‘13 Reasons Why’ Then You Might Want to Read This
It’s Mental Health Awareness month and that is either the perfect—or most imperfect—time for the release of Season 2 of…
