For these children, a colorful piece of chalk is a powerful tool for self-expression
Armed with nothing but a piece of colorful chalk, these kids are celebrating the return of school — and getting the tools and language to advocate for themselves.
It's that time of year again, as students and parents celebrate with back to school festivals and prepare for the year ahead.
On the warm Saturday last weekend in Washington, D.C., parents stood in line for free backpacks, live music filled the air, and people indulged in shaved ice. But Penelope Marlett, 5, had a different idea on how to celebrate.
"I'm just drawing a duck," she said as she filled in the outline of her picture with a
