By Dr. LaKeshia N. Myers As an educator and advocate for educational equity, I’ve witnessed firsthand the stark reality of Wisconsin’s educational landscape. Our state maintains one of the … [Read more...]
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The Same Game With a New Frame: Wisconsin’s Education Test Scores and the Legacy of State Intervention
By LaKeshia N. Myers The recent adjustment of test score benchmarks in Wisconsin’s education system represents yet another chapter in the ongoing struggle for educational equity in public … [Read more...]
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Cheers to Auld Lang Syne
By LaKeshia N. Myers Dear Constituents of the Twelfth Assembly District, It has been a most honorable pleasure serving you for the past six years as your State Representative. Together, we … [Read more...]
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Have a Holly Jolly Christmas
By LaKeshia N. Myers It is one of my favorite times of the year. A time that I can relax, kick back with family and friends, and watch my favorite holiday movies. I know, this probably seems … [Read more...]
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What Do the Lonely Do at Christmas?
By LaKeshia N. Myers “Tis the season, to be jolly, but what happens if I have nobody?”—the opening line of the Emotions’ 1973 Christmas classic poses a very frank question. I thought about this … [Read more...]
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Defending Human Dignity: National Human Rights Month
By LaKeshia N. Myers December serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and promote human rights for all individuals across the globe. National Human Rights … [Read more...]
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Revisiting the AIDS Epidemic Forty-Three Years Later
By LaKeshia N. Myers It has been forty-three years since the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published a report on five previously healthy young gay men diagnosed with KS/OI. This was the … [Read more...]
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National Black Catholic History Month: Acknowledging the Dedication of African American Catholics
By LaKeshia N. Myers When I was a classroom teacher, I had the opportunity to teach a course called College Summit. College Summit was not only a course designed to walk students through the … [Read more...]
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Be Grateful: Thoughts on Thanksgiving
By LaKeshia N. Myers One of my favorite gospel songs is called “Be Grateful” by Walter Hawkins. Throughout my life, I have felt the lyrics of this song are the truest representation of one’s … [Read more...]
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Enough is Enough: Reckless Driving Needs to be Reined In
By LaKeshia N. Myers I have dedicated a good portion of my legislative career to fighting reckless driving. From introducing bills to allow red light and speed enforcement cameras, to seeking … [Read more...]
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