Hey Shawnta! How Do I Build a Relationship With My Child’s Teacher When We Only Connect Through Remind?

My Children Fell Behind During the Pandemic. What Can I Do?

Start with the school, and don’t be afraid to explore the online resources available to help you get your children back on track!

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Why It’s Time to Talk About Equity and Excellence

Are we chipping away at expectations and rigor more broadly to narrow achievement gaps? 

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In Chicago’s Albany Park Neighborhood, an Investment in Childhood Thriving Starts to Pay Off

Here’s how one Chicago neighborhood works toward thriving kids—and how your community can join in.

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Abbott, We Back

School’s back in session and so is Abbott Elementary.

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NYC Won’t Allow Yeshiva Students To Fail—But It’s OK For Public School Students?

An alarming double standard in NYC.

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Make Math Playful and Your Students Will Succeed

Here’s how to create a positive math mindset in kids.

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Hey Shawnta! How Do I Build a Relationship With My Child’s Teacher When We Only Connect Through Remind?

Hey Shawnta! My Principal Started the Year by Showing Us Student Data From Last Year. We Were Told to ‘Do Better,’ but Weren’t Given Real Strategies. What Do I Do Now?

As a teacher, you are the boots on the ground that will make the learning happen. Review the data, make connections, collaborate, and do your research!

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If We Don’t Teach Culturally Affirming Books, We Might as Well Ban Them

Culturally relevant books get your students to participate more in class.

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Real Talk from Teachers About Why Good Curriculum Doesn’t Get Taught

Even as publishers are getting more high-quality curriculum materials into the marketplace,  teachers continue to struggle to access those materials. A recent report from the nonprofit curriculum reviewer EdReports found that less than half of U.S. teachers believe their instructional materials align with learning standards.

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