Achievement Gap
Grades Mean Nothing in Oakland Schools
In Oakland, we are facing a critical challenge that threatens the future of our students: the stark disconnect between the grades they receive and their actual proficiency in essential subjects like...
Math
Summer Professional Development for Math Teachers
School’s out and summer is officially here! For many teachers, this is the time to unwind and distance yourself from everything related to teaching. For others, the summer is a golden opportunity to...
School Choice
The Right Choice: Keeping Chicago’s Public School Options Open
Growing up on Chicago’s South Side, my parents chose my schools based on what they felt was best for me, not simply the "best" school by general standards. That personal experience shapes my view of...
STEM
Tired of Pushing Science To The Side? Give It A Boost In The Classroom
As this school year winds down, I've talked with colleagues and reflected on changes I'd love to see in U.S. schools. I keep thinking about the degree to which the national conversation on improving...
student achievement
Helpful Steps To Reverse Math Declines For Students With Disabilities
Now that we're closing in on the end of the school year, we've been reflecting on what we've seen in classrooms across the country and where, as educators, we ought to put our collective focus going...
Parents
Teachers or Influencers? The Misguided Priorities in Today's Education
In recent news, a Black male teacher was terminated after sharing a TikTok video where female students were braiding his hair. This incident has sparked significant controversy, shedding light on a...