Black History Must Include African Math History

Math has always held crucial importance throughout the continent of Africa, but this fact hasn’t been reinforced in schools and colleges elsewhere. 

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Can an ‘International Competition’ Argument Still Work for Schools?

A national competition framework resonates with me, but I don’t think it will with younger generations or even with the progressive left.

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The Backlash to the Backlash against Black History

There is growing backlash from students, parents and educators against attempts to block or water down Black history.

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Hey Shawnta! Does Dyslexia Present Differently in Gifted or Multi-Exceptional Learners?

Many times, gifted students are overlooked. They tend to get the scores that help the school’s data, but who is helping them?

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Education Accountability Can Learn from Health Care

We should adopt a reimagined approach which resembles the value-based payment systems that have been at the center of recent healthcare reform.

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A New Educational Future Requires New Allies

Lake sets forth an agenda that might be a good long-term set of goals, but an initial agenda should prioritize three of her six items.

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Teaching Black History Must Start at Home

We can’t wait for politicians and school districts to affirm what we already know about Black history and the positive impact that it has on all children.

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The Undeniable Connection between HBCUs and Black Charter Schools

In a series by the National Charter Collaborative and the United Negro College Fund, educators discussed how HBCU graduates are having a profound impact.

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When Everything Ain’t Enough

It’s puzzling to see the white mothers of Parents Defending Education lodging a complaint against school districts for administering The Calculus Project.

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