Pinch me that I get to work with them daily.
I feel like their teacher, mentor, confidant, and guide. Many times, I even feel like their mom or big sister. I would do just about anything to shield them from hurt, pain and all the other nonsense the world likes to dish out. You can imagine how heartbroken I felt when I read this recent statistic:
What? 1 in 5? Not my students. Not these amazing-future-educator-women who will change the world and guide our youth.
No, not them.
Today, I stand in unison with One Student - an organization committed to addressing the issue of sexual violence. One Student provides the most useful resources - designed to help survivors, their friends and families. One Student encourages all of us to take a stand against sexual violence and look out for one another.
One of One Student's neatest programs is called "No Woman Left Behind." From an educator's point-of-view, the take on the national No Child Left Behind law title is ingenious, but from a gal who cares deeply about my fellow gals, I vow to leave no woman behind.
Sisters, I've got your back. Student-sisters, your wing gal - me - has arrived.
Today One Student is celebrating their successes and looking towards the future. Today is 11/1/11 day and Upcycled Education is joining forces with One Student to be the ONE.
Won't you join me and One Student? One easy way to get started is right here - be the ONE and sign the One Student pledge.
Jen
PS - Since Upcycled Education couldn't attend the 11/1/11 event in Florida in person, my college students and I are virtually celebrating. Check back later in the week when we share our covert One Student mission. We are calling our efforts, guerrilla educating.
