Why Education Advocates Should Start Playing Politics
Our friends at Future Ed and 50CAN published their latest Advocacy Labs report titled, “Can Elections Help Advance Your Education Advocacy Goals?” If you run an organization (even a small grassroots...
Gender Queer Is Not For Me, But Someone Needs This Book
I wanted to write something cutesy like, “I read Gender Queer, so you don't have to,” but that would be bad advice. With book bans popping up across America like acne, the best soap would be an...
Charter Schools
A University-Led Community Charter: Purdue Polytechnic Helps Indiana Youth Succeed
Jackson Langlois, a junior at Purdue Polytechnic High School’s (PPHS) north campus in Indianapolis, didn’t feel challenged in his earlier schooling. Though his grades were good, he was not enjoying...
bias
School Leaders, What are You Doing About Your Schools’ Racial Bias?
It’s 8:45 a.m. on a Tuesday. Do you know where your school’s culture is on the continuum of cultural proficiency? Is it trending towards proficiency or cultural destructiveness? Where (in your...
McKenna Dunbar Creates Green Jobs, Spreads Black Joy
McKenna Dunbar started college at the University of Richmond intending to major in biochemistry. They planned to become an intellectual property attorney specializing in biotech. But on their very...
Literacy
VP Candidate Tim Walz is 100% Pro Teacher; Focuses on Science of Reading
Editor's note: This article was updated August 6th, 2024. At the Minnesota capitol in St. Paul, hundreds of people–parents, children, educators, community leaders and elected officials–came together...
