Charter Schools
Samantha Bee's Latest on Education Shows She's Just Another Privileged Parent Who Doesn't Get It
Samantha Bee decided to go on the attack against school choice this week during her show, Full Frontal. Based on the first clip she played during her school choice rant, it was clear that Trump's...
Charter Schools
Where Kids Learn Isn't Important. What They Learn Is.
Last week, I was part of a conversation around creating equality and equity for Black students in the public school system. One message that was heavily floated in this forum was the need for more...
Special Education
I'm Not Going to Tell You Who to Vote For, But I Will Tell You How to Decide
In a time when concerns about public health are stealing precious learning time from America’s children, it’s sad that this week’s presidential debate was another dispiriting lesson in failed...
opportunity gap
If We Don't Do Something Radical Now We Will Fail Our Kids
This has not been the “back to school” we look forward to each year. In these early days of the new school year, it has already been an incredibly difficult time for students, families and teachers....
California
COVID Can't Stop Ms. Gutierrez From Nurturing Her Students' Love of Reading
Many students are looking to escape the harsh realities of COVID-19. Online learning, social distancing, closure of many businesses and recreation areas, and the struggling economy has brought about...
CRT
The American School System Must Push Back on Fascist Ideas
I am going to share a dirty little secret. For over 20 years, I have been a frequent viewer of “Fox & Friends.” The blame for this behavior falls at the foot of Harvard University and their summer...