Stories

anti-racism

We're Teaching Black History Month All Wrong

News flash: We have been celebrating Black History Month all wrong. Black History Month (originally "Negro History Week") was started by Carter G. Woodson in 1915. He had a very simple theory to...

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anti-racism

My Name Is My Name, So Put Some ‘Spect On It

Recently I had the privilege of meeting with a group of phenomenal educators, and we played a simple game: sharing the stories behind our names. What should have been a moment of reflection and pride...

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Educational Opportunity

ChatGPT Lied To Me About Charter Schools

Charter schools segregate Black and other minority students and worsen economic and racial isolation. That “fact” was given to me by the artificial “intelligence” of ChatGPT. A few days ago, I asked...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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