I teach third grade and my principal told me I have to report this family to CPS because their kid comes to school dirty and tired, but I know they're homeless and doing their best.
More people experience this than they realize.
An educator faces the tension between legal obligations and contextual wisdom when poverty is criminalized through child protection systems.
“Where Are You with Children's rights?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.