Cindy Calder
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From Charleston SC - "I am still learning." Michelangelo
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Evelyn. Runner-up in Small Kindness Challenge. Top Story - September 2024.
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that protects the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The act was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on July 22, 1987 and serves thousands of needy children each year.
By Cindy Calderabout a year ago in Psyche
Tears Thus Ensnared. Content Warning.
The tragic school violence that occurred yesterday in Winder, Georgia killing two students and two teachers and also injuring nine others, occurred just twelve miles down the road from me in the neighboring county. Its impact and echoing grief are felt all around. There have been far too many school-related incidents like this since Columbine High in 1998. Having worked in a school environment for twenty-two years, I know firsthand the amount of preparation required, as well as the possibility and prevailing fear of such an event. I would like to say that no matter which candidate you support, let’s come together and strive in every way possible – do whatever is needed – to ensure our kids stay safe, especially while in school. School should be for learning, enrichment, and fun. This kind of violence should never happen, even more so when it's instigated by a fourteen-year-old.
By Cindy Calderabout a year ago in Poets
Creatures Great and Small
“I was not looking for another cat, but I really want that kitten,” my friend said emphatically. “He reminds me so much of my cat, Coco, and what he must have looked like when he was first born. I’ve always wondered about his beginnings since we found him – or rather, since he found us – when he was already six months old. I would dearly love to have this sweet kitten in hopes he’ll be as much of a gift as Coco has been. I believe it’s fate!”
By Cindy Calderabout a year ago in Psyche
