Okay, DC, We've Met Again. You Know What We Stand For. Appreciating the Support

The morning began at 8:30 a.m. and the gatherings finished around 7 p.m.

Our Connecticut crew met with all 7 legislators and I'm thankful to Representatives Himes, Courtney,  Esty, DeLauro, and Larson as well as Senators Blumenthal and Murphy for meeting with us to talk about teacher leadership, writing instruction, professional development and work with high needs schools. We have a good state: 100% of our public servants stand behind the work and vote to invest in research-based teacher leadership work. Sadly, many other states have the opposite results. They are told that teachers are a drain on the economy and public schools need to be undone. This began with the tea party and is now fully funded and supported by our own Department of Education. You can't make it up.

I've been doing the DC circuit for 7 years. The last two have been extremely different. Everyone is at a loss for words and are totally shocked by the undoing of American democracy. Ah, but that's what was voted in. Be careful of what one asks for.

It is exhausting, but wonderful to spend a day advocating for what I believe in. We are a national network that gains strength from working with each other. It is a reunion that recharges, and any opportunity to talk up the work we do is a great one.

I am, however, sleeping in a little today (and admitting I went to bed at sundown).

Time to drive to Towson University for the next three days. Heading to Maryland.