In early 2003, I was a supervisor for pre-service teachers. During a visit, I noticed a child's letter- writing practice asking the then-President Bush to avenge 9/11 (2001). I asked if the teacher had noticed what the child wrote and she responded by telling me she hadnt even looked at them, it was just practice. I grew up exposed to gang violence, I taught Kindergarten knowing some of my students witnessed domestic violence; I know violence affects children and their healthy development. I wanted to know how other teachers responded to the types of violence they believe their students...
In early 2003, I was a supervisor for pre-service teachers. During a visit, I noticed a child's letter- writing practice asking the then-President Bus...
