Comments for Boston Rising http://bostonrising.org A new approach to an old problem Tue, 08 May 2012 21:17:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Paul Johnson: White Privilege by Carol Bradlaw http://bostonrising.org/2012/04/25/paul-johnson-white-privilege/#comment-206 Carol Bradlaw Tue, 08 May 2012 21:17:29 +0000 http://bostonrising.usmblogs.com/?p=653#comment-206 I'm sure many of us have not given this a second thought but it is very true. Perhaps all parents should read this and speak to their children. I’m sure many of us have not given this a second thought but it is very true. Perhaps all parents should read this and speak to their children.

]]> Comment on Paul Johnson: White Privilege by Frankie Blackburn http://bostonrising.org/2012/04/25/paul-johnson-white-privilege/#comment-203 Frankie Blackburn Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:40:17 +0000 http://bostonrising.usmblogs.com/?p=653#comment-203 Thank you Paul for taking the risk to share such a personal story and for being so clear about the concept of privilege. It motivates me to keep digging deeper to name and reveal the privileges in my life and to work harder at ensuring a world where race is not a determinant of privilege. Thank you Paul for taking the risk to share such a personal story and for being so clear about the concept of privilege. It motivates me to keep digging deeper to name and reveal the privileges in my life and to work harder at ensuring a world where race is not a determinant of privilege.

]]> Comment on Paul Johnson: White Privilege by Cyndi Suarez http://bostonrising.org/2012/04/25/paul-johnson-white-privilege/#comment-202 Cyndi Suarez Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:56:14 +0000 http://bostonrising.usmblogs.com/?p=653#comment-202 Paul thanks so much for sharing this. When you talked about it at the staff meeting a few weeks ago I felt myself become overwhelmed with sadness at the the reality of being black in America because when you spoke the differences became all the more stark to me. Paul thanks so much for sharing this. When you talked about it at the staff meeting a few weeks ago I felt myself become overwhelmed with sadness at the the reality of being black in America because when you spoke the differences became all the more stark to me.

]]> Comment on Frankie Blackburn: Sharing Power by Sharing Power; Frankie’s New Blog Post on Boston Rising Site « Trusted Space Partners http://bostonrising.org/2012/03/30/frankie-blackburn-sharing-power/#comment-190 Sharing Power; Frankie’s New Blog Post on Boston Rising Site « Trusted Space Partners Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:38:40 +0000 http://bostonrising.usmblogs.com/?p=603#comment-190 [...] Blackburn: Sharing Power Posted on March 30, 2012 by [...] [...] Blackburn: Sharing Power Posted on March 30, 2012 by [...]

]]> Comment on Talia Rivera: Black Boys and Education by Craig M http://bostonrising.org/2012/02/14/talia-rivera-black-boys-and-education/#comment-166 Craig M Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:12:00 +0000 http://bostonrising.usmblogs.com/?p=520#comment-166 Hey Talia Rivera, I am a public school teacher (Grade 5) and I had an opportunity to speak with Headmaster Jerry Ward at the Fenn School in Concord, MA and I was extremely elated at the programming and offerings there. I would check it out: http://www.fenn.org. There are other offerings in the Boston region such as Nativity Prep and the Fessden School as possibilities. I understand your plight in trying to find the right fit for a male child (especially one of color). I wish you and your family success in your search the best school for your son! Hey Talia Rivera,

I am a public school teacher (Grade 5) and I had an opportunity to speak with Headmaster Jerry Ward at the Fenn School in Concord, MA and I was extremely elated at the programming and offerings there. I would check it out: http://www.fenn.org. There are other offerings in the Boston region such as Nativity Prep and the Fessden School as possibilities. I understand your plight in trying to find the right fit for a male child (especially one of color). I wish you and your family success in your search the best school for your son!

]]> Comment on Talia Rivera: Black Boys and Education by Ryn Miake-Lye http://bostonrising.org/2012/02/14/talia-rivera-black-boys-and-education/#comment-149 Ryn Miake-Lye Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:07:13 +0000 http://bostonrising.usmblogs.com/?p=520#comment-149 Talia, You are a wonderful mother for recognizing, respecting and admiring your wonderful son's authentic strengths. Let's rise--one family at a time. Please make no assumptions about the financial aid form. Unless you are independently wealthy (i.e., personal assets in excess of $10M), the financial aid will be a huge help. Years ago, when our son was 8 (he is now just shy of 22), I made a different assumption--just as unfounded. His excellent third-grade teacher suggested that private school might allow him to flourish. I was indignant: Didn't she know that we'd sunk every penny into buying a house in a town with great public schools? Didn't she know that private schools are only for the independently wealthy? Well, she wouldn't know about our financial situation, because I'd never shared it with her. AND I was dead wrong in the second case. Years later, a fellow hockey/soccer mom in the same town told me that her children had attended private schools because they were a good fit for them--and they'd been able to afford it through. . . financial aid. If you would like to share a cup of coffee, it would be an honor to have a conversation with you. We're both urban pioneers who want our children to have the opportunity to rise. Talia, You are a wonderful mother for recognizing, respecting and admiring your wonderful son’s authentic strengths. Let’s rise–one family at a time.
Please make no assumptions about the financial aid form. Unless you are independently wealthy (i.e., personal assets in excess of $10M), the financial aid will be a huge help. Years ago, when our son was 8 (he is now just shy of 22), I made a different assumption–just as unfounded. His excellent third-grade teacher suggested that private school might allow him to flourish. I was indignant: Didn’t she know that we’d sunk every penny into buying a house in a town with great public schools? Didn’t she know that private schools are only for the independently wealthy? Well, she wouldn’t know about our financial situation, because I’d never shared it with her. AND I was dead wrong in the second case. Years later, a fellow hockey/soccer mom in the same town told me that her children had attended private schools because they were a good fit for them–and they’d been able to afford it through. . . financial aid.

If you would like to share a cup of coffee, it would be an honor to have a conversation with you. We’re both urban pioneers who want our children to have the opportunity to rise.

]]> Comment on Talia Rivera: Black Boys and Education by Cyndi Suarez http://bostonrising.org/2012/02/14/talia-rivera-black-boys-and-education/#comment-147 Cyndi Suarez Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:55:17 +0000 http://bostonrising.usmblogs.com/?p=520#comment-147 Wow Talia!!! How masterfully you have captured a complex experience! I have black boy and a black girl and have recently made the decision to pursue private education for them because I want them to have the best education possible. I want them to feel totally comfortable moving through the different spaces that make up their world. I want them to have access. I want them cultural samurais. Wow Talia!!! How masterfully you have captured a complex experience! I have black boy and a black girl and have recently made the decision to pursue private education for them because I want them to have the best education possible. I want them to feel totally comfortable moving through the different spaces that make up their world. I want them to have access. I want them cultural samurais.

]]> Comment on Bill Traynor: No One Rises Alone by No One Rises Alone – Re-Post of Boston Rising Blog Entry « The Value Of Place http://bostonrising.org/2011/12/13/bill-traynor-none-of-us-rises-alone/#comment-57 No One Rises Alone – Re-Post of Boston Rising Blog Entry « The Value Of Place Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:36:36 +0000 http://bostonrising.usmblogs.com/?p=425#comment-57 [...] Traynor: No One Rises Alone Posted on December 13, 2011 by bostonrising  [...] [...] Traynor: No One Rises Alone Posted on December 13, 2011 by bostonrising  [...]

]]> Comment on Tiziana Dearing: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty by Deon Batteen http://bostonrising.org/2011/11/03/tiziana-dearing-on-breaking-the-cycle-of-poverty/#comment-32 Deon Batteen Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:28:18 +0000 http://bostonrising.usmblogs.com/?p=336#comment-32 I conceive you have remarked some very interesting details , thanks for the post. I conceive you have remarked some very interesting details , thanks for the post.

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