Hey John,

I'm proud to announce that Newsweek just published my op-ed about school safety!

“Schools can and should be about more than just test scores and academics; they should be the nursery of our love for ourselves and each other, and the foundation of a democracy that works for all of us. But young people canʼt discover the joy and power of learning in spaces where they do not feel safe, seen, and supported.” READ MORE

Schools should never have become testing assembly lines, book-banning battlegrounds, or prison pipelines. But in my career as an educator, I've seen it happen -- and seen the disastrous consequences for our kids.

It's time for us to work together to revolutionize our public school system and truly prioritize our students.

Please read and share my op-ed to help expand our ideas of what "school safety" really means -- and remind ourselves to put STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, and PARENTS at the forefront of these decisions!

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Me with a student at the Yonkers Library Reading Buddies Program.

Peace and love,

Jamaal

P.S. I have a big announcement coming up soon that would transform our public school system. Stay tuned 👀