Faced With a Global Pandemic, My Students Have Grown in New Ways

As school wrapped up this last year, several of my students joined my online “office hours” not seeking out help with the content, but instead wanting to s

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Here’s How You Can Prepare Your Children for Remote Instruction

This week, some Indianapolis students will begin the 2020-21 school year. This includes my twin sons. Their district, Washington Township, has decided to r

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Families Don’t Have Tech Support They Need for Remote Learning

To create a truly successful distance learning program, you need more than just devices and connectivity.  In the midst of the flurry of news regarding the

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Teachers, Our Words Can Re-Traumatize Our Black Students

My educational journey started as a special education student, a label that I would maintain throughout my elementary school years. From first to fourth gr

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If Keeping Great Teachers in the Classroom Is Important, Invest in Teacher Development

If Keeping Great Teachers in the Classroom Is Important, Invest in Teacher Development

After eight years as a New York City high school social studies teacher, I thought my love of teaching and leadership would naturally lead me to serve as a

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Black Lawmakers Must Prioritize Educational Opportunity for Black Families

For millions of K-12 students, the pandemic has led to unprecedented interruptions of critical education and services. Many students will continue to fall

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As a Mom, I’m Scared AF About Schools Reopening

As a Mom, I’m Scared AF About Schools Reopening

With the reopening of school approaching, I can’t lie, I’m scared AF! As a parent, it is my job to keep my babies educated and safe. I’m very concerned abo

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How Do We Fix Racist White Teachers?

Can a white teacher still be decent at their job if they hold and express racist views? Educator Jay Wamsted joined Chris Stewart for a special edition of

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What Does It Mean to Demilitarize Our Schools?

What Does It Mean to Demilitarize Our Schools?

My son was eight when he told me he was going to “quit school.” At first, I laughed, but after he said it again and insisted that he was serious, I listene

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