California
Some Charter Schools Are Showing Us How to Teach Black Students, But We’re Ignoring Them
For educators, equity has become an industry. They are offered tons of data, research and training on how to build equity in district-run schools. But with all this talk of equity, what has changed?...
Teaching
The Story I Wish 'Harriet' Told Our Students
I took my children to see “Harriet” this past weekend, and I was truly entertained. The story of Harriet Tubman was one I learned about many years ago as a young girl during Black History Month....
Achievement Gap
We Need a New Way of Talking About Students Who Face Barriers Erected by Adults and Sustained by Broken Systems
I bring John, David, Ana and Sally into every training, strategy session and decision-making room I occupy. Well, actually I bring their stories, to remind myself and others of the students we are...
Charter Schools
How to Throw a Big Ass House Party and Change the Game for Our Kids
Got you with the title, didn’t I? LOL! But since I have you here, let me tell you how to throw a big ass house party and change the game for our kids. Now, this isn’t the house party you saw in the...
equity
My Black Students Have Learned to Be Wary of People Who Look Like Me, And That's Not Racist
Recently in class, my students and I were listening to Lil Nas X sing “Old Town Road,” for what felt like the 100th time. Unintentionally I began to sing along, weaving through desks and timing my...
Parents
Thank God for Parents Who Refuse to Be Gaslighted by the Failing Education System
Last week I attended a community town hall in Nashville organized by my friend Vesia Hawkins, a relentless and faithful community servant who brought together parents, young people, advocates and...
