Stories

Charter Schools

The Benefits of Charter Schools: Equity, Innovation, and Accountability

The debate over public charter schools is fierce and often misleading. Political divides—liberals vs. conservatives and, increasingly, progressives vs. progressives—can overwhelm parents with...

Five Truths That Prove Charter Schools Don't Cause Segregation

The Associated Press published an analysis in 2018 claiming charter schools increase segregation in America's public schools. Charter schools are public schools operated by independent organizations,...

Teaching

Teaching Critical Thinking? Start with Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance gave America the discussion starter it needs right now, and it reminded many educators of the best ingredients for a lesson plan. Rich in...

EdTech

The Need for an Agentic Mindset in Technology

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the importance of helping young people develop an agentic mindset when it comes to technology. When we think about education and technology, we often focus on teaching...

Black teachers

This Month We Celebrate Members of the Black Educator Hall of Fame

Ed Post has partnered with the Center for Black Educator Development and Philly's 7th Ward to lift some of the greatest minds in Black education, the Black Educator Hall of Fame. There will be one...

anti-racism

Black Boys and Men Need More Appreciation and Less Stereotyping

For those of us who’ve been educators for decades, social media can reveal the reverberating impact of our efforts, and sometimes the work that remains to be done. It is inspiring and poignant to...