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Diversity

Here's What I Wish White Teachers Knew When Teaching My Black Children

Dear White Teachers of My Black Children: I am a Black mom and I have two children who are now in high school. Raising them to be inquisitive, informed adults with a strong sense of identity and...

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School Choice

Teacher Diversity Matters and Charter Schools in North Carolina Are Getting Results for Students of Color

Seth Gershenson’s research on the impact of teacher expectations and their effect on students has made waves across the country. With the support of the Fordham Institute, he recently published a new...

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School Choice

I Was Bused to School Like Kamala, But Here's the Part She Didn't Talk About

From kindergarten through eighth grade, I was bused to Frank W. Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy, a magnet school in Chicago’s Brighton Park community. I lived and grew up in Englewood–a predominantly...

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anti-racism

Teaching English Language Learners Starts With Putting Yourself in Their Shoes

When teaching English Language Learners (ELLs), the most important and beneficial thing you can do is put yourself in their shoes. Imagine moving to a foreign country, one whose language you don’t...

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Charter Schools

Newark Students Deserve Education Champions Who Keep Their Promises

It’s no secret that education in the city of Newark has had a tumultuous history. It’s a history with a complex narrative—going from a distinguished district to a state takeover, and now, thanks to...

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California

How We Can Empower Girls Through Sports

The U.S. Women's National Team is making a high-profile run through the World Cup, but overall girls aren't getting the same chances on the field as their male classmates. At high schools across the...

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