Teaching
Why We Should Care About What We Don't Understand in Education
When discussing "failing" schools, we often skim the surface. We look at test scores, graduation rates, or the condition of the buildings. But behind all of that is a world most of us never see. It's...
Politics
The “Facts of Life” for Gen Z: A Party That Has Abandoned Us
Republican Senator and vice presidential candidate JD Vance recently addressed the tragic school shooting in Georgia, stating, “I don’t like that this is a fact of life.” The “fact of life” he was...
Literacy
This Black-Owned Barbershop Is Tackling Childhood Literacy, One Haircut At A Time!
Antonio Brown, owner of Central Station Barbershop and Grooming in St. Petersburg, FL, is doing more than cutting hair—he’s shaping futures. With a mission to boost literacy rates among Black and...
Diversity
How Do We Make Our Classrooms Feel Like Home to Each and Every Student?
For context, I’m a first-generation Ghanaian American who has spent all but three years of my life living outside of Ghana. While I mostly understand my family’s home language, Twi, I grew up not...
Charter Schools
Progressives Created Charter Schools. It's Time To Defend Them.
Two decades ago, I had a choice—a bad choice. I could send my son to the chaotic middle school our school district assigned him to or find something else. Then, we found Twin Cities Academy, a safe...
Diversity
The DNC’s Missteps Reminded Us About The Importance Of DEIJ Work In Schools
Last month, I tuned into the Democratic National Convention online. The one thing that was very clear to me was the Democratic Party’s attempt to be inclusive of and honor the intersections of many...