ShaRhonda Knott-Dawson
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Posted Jan. 8, 2019
What ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Means for My Black Daughters and the Schools They Attend
As the Black mother of two Black girls, I am always acutely aware of how Black girls are harmed in…
Posted Nov. 5, 2018
‘Twas the Night Before the IEP Meeting
November is IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meeting time for most parents. This is dedicated to all of the parents preparing…
Posted Sep. 20, 2018
Chrissy Teigen Inspires ‘Say My Name Right’ Challenge in Schools
This week, the Twitterverse exploded when Chrissy Teigen—supermodel, social justice activist, wife to the first Black male EGOT winner, John…
Posted Sep. 12, 2018
What Happened to Serena Williams at the U.S. Open Happens to Black Girls in School Every Day
Serena Williams, decidedly the greatest athlete of our generation, is no stranger to the obstacles of being a strong, Black…
Posted Sep. 10, 2018
A Back-to-School Love Letter to Parents of Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities
Dear Fellow Parent Warriors, While every parent has strong feelings as a new school year approaches—excitement, nerves, even a little…
Posted Aug. 24, 2018
What Kids Want Teachers to Know Before the First Day of School
Back to school time makes everyone a little nervous: parents, teachers, staff and especially students. Conventional wisdom tells us that…
Posted July 6, 2018
Summer Is Tough for Parenting a Child With Disabilities But It’s Also an Opportunity
As a parent of a daughter with a disability, I feel like I am in a perpetual state of learning…
Posted June 15, 2018
16 Amazing Black Men and Their Advice for Young Students
Father’s Day is a day to celebrate all the wonderful fathers in the world. However, for Black people, Father’s Day…
Posted May 16, 2018
Even When Your Kid Has Special Needs, Sometimes You Gotta Back Off and Let Them Make Their Own Choices
My younger daughter is one of the greatest joys of my life. She is full of energy, gives great cuddles…
Posted May 8, 2018
Separate But Equal Doesn’t Work, Except When We’re Talking Graduation Ceremonies
Dear White Elementary and High School Administrators: Did you see what happened at the University of Florida’s graduation ceremony on…
