Rob Samuelson

anti-racism

These 7 Black Educators Shaped America

Black teachers have influenced countless students over the years, and America wouldn’t be what it is without them. As we celebrate Black History Month, let’s highlight some of the greatest Black...

student achievement

How You Can Get Kids Through the Winter Blues

Winter vacation is over, and so are the days of kids being able to sleep in. That sounds like a recipe for disaster, but there are plenty of ways to keep kids happy and healthy as they attend school...

School Funding

It's Weird, I Know, But Here's How Marijuana Money Is Helping Students

Marijuana legalization used to be a dicey subject, one that was considered impossible. But funny things happen once you show what a marijuana sales tax can do. The 2012 law passed by Colorado voters...

anti-racism

What You Missed at the #BlackMaleEducators Twitter Chat

Last night, the Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA), The Fellowship: Black Male Educators for Social Justice and Education Post teamed up to host a Twitter chat focused on #BlackMaleEducators....

Latinx

DACA Recipients: Get Your Applications in Now Before the Deadline

DREAMers across the country must file new paperwork in order to reapply for what appears to be the last round of DACA deportation protections. The deadline is Thursday, October 5. Some DACA...

Chance the Rapper, Lupe Fiasco and 10 Other Songs That Inspire My Students

Some logic statements for the teachers out there: Your kids love music. You love your kids. Therefore, you love music. Even though this conclusion isn’t sound logically, it couldn’t be more accurate....