Stories

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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