CRT
10 States to Watch for Educational Gag Orders in 2022
Last year, the obscure legal term “critical race theory” exploded into public consciousness, just months after conservative activist Christopher Rufo and Donald Trump began using the phrase as...
Charter Schools
Investing in Communities of Color To Innovate in Education Is Never a Bad Thing
There is untapped brilliance in communities — especially in communities of color — that can lead to equitable and excellent outcomes in schools for all students. We need continued investment in...
student achievement
3 Tips to Help Kids Stay Focused Until Winter Break
More than ever before, teachers and families understand the importance of working together to support our students’ learning. In these last few months, teachers and families have collaborated through...
student achievement
School Leaders Are Burning the Candle at Both Ends
By now, students and educators alike have settled into the rhythm of school life. Relationships have been re-established, new ones have been formed, and teaching and learning are well underway....
Teaching
Teachers Can Choose to Bring Back Joy in the Classroom
“To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.” —Mark Twain There is no question that the experiences children have while at school have a deep and lasting impact on their...
Parents
Parent Power: Will We Choose Pitchforks or Partnerships?
After two tumultuous years of intermittent school closures, parents and caregivers are claiming their power within the education system in a new way. It ain’t always pretty. Recent board meetings...