Defining US Blog

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The Work Behind the Work

January 24, 2022

Blog post by Paul Forbes, Founder of Leading with Hearts and Minds, Chief of the Defining US Network, and Former Executive Director of Educational Equity, Anti-Bias, and Diversity for the New York City Department of Education

An American Ideal

January 7, 2022

Guest bloggers Cindy Simpson, Deputy Director of Children and Family Services for Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service and Chris Purdy, Director of Veterans for American Ideals for Human Rights First

With Love and Gratitude for Educators

January 3, 2022

As we begin the new year, I am filled with gratitude for each of you who play a role in improving America’s education system.

Disability Inclusion

December 2, 2021

Blog post by Troy D. Keller, Director of Special Education, Frederick County Public Schools

There’s Much Good in Our Schools Too!

November 16, 2021

Observations from Tammie Workman, Educator in Chief for Connect with Kids Network and Consulting Producer on the documentary Defining US, slated for early 2022 release.