Laura Hensley

For those with preK-12 aged youth in your lives: WHAT PHRASE/RATIONALE/TERM DOES YOUR CHILD(S) SCHOOL(S) USE FOR 'ACTIVE SHOOTER' OR 'LOCKDOWN' DRILLS?

The US has had 130 mass shootings since the start of 2023 and 13 occurred at schools. In 86 days, 63 children have died from gun violence. To paraphrase Mandela, there is no keener revelation of the GOP’s soul than the way it treats its guns versus the way it treats its children.

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“Every district’s website says ‘We value diversity, equity and inclusion.’ Show me your schedules, your budget and your curriculum and I’ll tell you what your values are.” @KJWinEducation

SUPER excited and honored to be painting Golden Valley’s 1st public mural on this garden shed w/ Sara Strother! Follow along with the making of our mural on IG: @Lhalleyhensley & @bluegoatceramics ccxmedia.org/news/volunteer…

The GOP-packed Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. We have to stick together & continue to fight for bodily autonomy & universal health care 4 ALL. And President Biden can step up to protect abortion, too. Will you show solidarity & sign the petition? sign.moveon.org/petitions/hire…

Don't get complacent. Tell Congress to Pass the Protecting Our Kids Act. act.parentstogetheraction.org/petitions/end-…

“…these losses of life are preventable…it is on us to flip the script.” @DrIbram 🎨 by @jtknoxroxs on IG

Nothing else on here matters. Just watch this in full.

@JJuravich “You make my day better.” That’s a job WELL 👏 DONE 👏

@rashlegerj @GrandviewMS SO fun!!! Great application for tactile learning 🙌

Exploring phases of the moon today in science with Oreos! Best day ever replied students! @GrandviewMS

We are SO. EXCITED. in my house for this to drop! Parents & teachers of K-6 students … distribute some post its and prepare yourselves for absolute joy! #MrJisMagical #arted #sel #HappyFriday

Really interesting read. Groups experiencing homelessness or criminal justice involvement have unique substance-use treatment needs - School of Public Health - University of Minnesota sph.umn.edu/news/groups-ho…

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Yes yes and yes. This is why I am a serial nodder when others are speaking. Pay forward the nod.

At a school I've never been at before today. Some things I LOVE: PE class has roller skates. Instead of "specials", art, music, pe, and library are called "essentials". Big fan. The arts, movement, and humanities are indeed essential.

It's a bizarre balancing act being an artist & educator (former K-12 Art Teacher - now Supervisor of Student Teachers @UMDuluthEduc) but here's my latest art commission! #supportlocalart & see this Instagram video by @lhalleyhensley instagram.com/tv/CakO0IrFUoO…

Our trans and nonbinary youth deserve to be their full, beautiful, authentic selves without fear. We see you, we value you, we love you.