cloeax.bsky.social
senior editor of cognoscenti (@cogwbur), @wbur's essays and opinions page. mom of three girls, writer, runner, long-suffering cubs fan. "let's play two."
👤 Joined on 08 November 2024
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@cloeax.bsky.socialESSAY: The play “Every Brilliant Thing” is about a man who keeps a list of the things that make life worth living, as a way of coping with the world. Cog was inspired by the play, and asked readers to share the little things that bring them joy. wbur.fm/3VypxFX
Show PostPublic dollars fund Boston’s public schools. But many communities supplement with private donations — and those dollars aren't spread evenly across the city. Now, a Boston city councilor is calling for more transparency around this funding.
Show PostESSAY: Fracturing a hip was not part of Mary Shertenlieb’s summer plan, especially with a son to drop off at college in Colorado. But as she recovered at home, a pair of birds reminded her that all would be well. wbur.fm/3V5coEh
Show Post"Writing centers should be championed, not dissolved... Colleges are racing to outspend each other with new AI-focused programming. But individualized, human support for student learning should not be sacrificed on the altar of these ambitions." (by Lizzie Hutton, Miami U Ohio's WC director)
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