Chris TompkinsJun 23, 20204 minSilence Breeds Privilege: Why Children Should Know about Racism Early. I happened to catch the end of an interview on NPR about racism in the United States while driving last week. The woman being interviewed...
Chris TompkinsMay 11, 20205 min4 Ways to Support LGBTQ Youth during Quarantine. I spend many sleepless moments these days, thinking about how LGBTQ youth are being supported, and how youth, in general, are being...
Chris TompkinsApr 9, 20194 minHere’s to Dreams Realized: A Message for Anyone Pursuing a Vision Outside of the NormI was just telling someone today that sometimes when we pursue a dream or career outside of the norm, it can feel isolating. Not everyone...
Chris TompkinsFeb 13, 20193 minRepealing ARS 15-716 matters, but so does how we talk about itDear Arizona Daily Star, My name is Chris Tompkins and I am a teacher in Los Angeles. I was born and raised in Tucson and my mom is a...