As national debates around immigration grow increasingly heated, schools, which should be sanctuaries of learning and belonging, can unintentionally mirror the hostility, fear, and discrimination seen in broader society. As parents, caregivers, and protectors of our children, we have a responsibility to ensure they feel safe, seen, and heard. If we are not intentional in the ways that we show support to immigrant students and families, the consequences can be dire. School environments that...

On June 14, 2025 Ohio County, West Virginia experienced a deadly flash flood. As one of four counties in the state’s northern panhandle, Ohio County is no stranger to flooding. The Ohio River regularly breaches its banks. But this flood, this flood was something different. Various sources estimate that between three to five inches of rain fell within thirty minutes over the city of Wheeling and the nearby towns of Valley Grove and Triadelphia. Residents who were home that evening describe...

This Sunday, families will presumably gather to honor the fathers and father figures in their lives; they’ll celebrate fatherhood and paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. Maybe they’ll be a special dinner, maybe they’ll be gifts of socks, ties, “the best dad ever” aprons, and hand drawn pictures by a 5 year old budding artist. Or perhaps the gatherings will be overshadowed by all of the no good, horrible, terrible, very bad things that have been taking place since the year...