anti-racism
Let Me Wear My Crown: Black Hair Discrimination in School
“That girl has always had a head full of hair.” Whenever there is a large family gathering, my hair becomes part of the commentary. I have always had thick, long, afro-textured, curly hair. My hair...
trauma
Igniting Youth to Combat Sexual Harassment in School
As an Indian-American Ismaili-Muslim student male in high school, I thought I would know how to deal with being a victim of sexual harassment and assault if I experienced it. But as I grew older, I...
whole child
Building a Brighter Future: Overcoming Educational Challenges Post-Pandemic
The masks are off. Social distancing is no more. We're vaccinated, and the national nightmare is over. Or is it? In the wake of the COVID-19 worldwide shutdown, we find ourselves with a problem...
equity
Educators’ Fight Against Gender Inequality in Leadership
Public school education is perceived as a female-dominated industry. But even though more than 75% of public school teachers are female, less than one-third (28%) of superintendents are women. In the...
EdTech
The Pros and Cons of ChatGPT in the Classroom
During the COVID-19 pandemic, school buildings across the country closed. Students had to learn through virtual instruction. One fear teachers had was knowing if students were doing their work at...
EdTech
AI is a How, Not a What: Why EdTech Companies Need to Shift to Drive K-12 Change
Every industry is eager to get its hands on the “next big thing” in technology, and K-12 education is no different. I'm old enough to remember when our industry went all in on video playlists as the...