Stories

Education Accountability Can Learn from Health Care

Nearly two decades ago, policymakers on both sides of the aisle came together to establish clear academic expectations for students, assess student progress toward achieving those standards and use...

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A New Educational Future Requires New Allies

When school doors reopened after the prolonged shift to virtual classes sparked by the pandemic, it signaled the end of the once-robust conversation about public education’s woefully inadequate...

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anti-racism

Teaching Black History Must Start at Home

When I came across a tweet about the Miami Police Department’s unveiling of a designed patrol car in honor of Black History Month, my immediate thought was that this is no different than the Black...

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Charter Schools

The Undeniable Connection between HBCUs and Black Charter Schools

By creating nurturing environments, employing culturally relevant materials and tapping into Black excellence, historically black universities and colleges (HBCUs) have an unparalleled record when it...

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Math

When Everything Ain’t Enough

Why are the most privileged parents the ones who feel the most aggrieved by everyone and everything? Adrian Mims is the definition of success: A first-generation college graduate and a Black man who...

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Mentoring Ed-Leaders For Equity in Chicago

In 2018, the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) launched Great Expectations Mentoring (GEM) with a clear goal: by 2024, mentors with experiences in district leadership would support 150 Black male and...

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