Stories

“This erosion of trust doesn't happen overnight. Once it takes hold, it changes how school is experienced, not as a place of safety, but as a place of risk.”

“What is at stake is not just a few programs or dollars, but the foundational stability that comes with those things. We risk losing the “safety hub” that currently exists as schools will likely be forced to eliminate some of the medical, nutritional, and mental health services that make the school a community hub.”

“Dawn’s story is a reminder that educators are not only teaching but constantly working to ensure students receive the tools and resources they need to thrive.”

“When those opportunities disappear, it’s not just me who loses, it’s them.”

“This work is about empowering families. Parents are the most important teachers in their children’s lives. We’re just here to support them, to help them find their own solutions.”