opportunity gap
Teachers, If You Haven't Been Giving a Damn About Your Students, We Definitely Don't Need You Now
Before I stroll into my routine of being a habitual line stepper, let me state my usual disclaimer. Educators, I love and appreciate y’all. I think you have one of the most difficult jobs in the...
activism
This Is a Perfect Time to Talk With Our Students About Social Injustice
The COVID-19 pandemic offers teachers a unique opportunity to capitalize on student empathy. Before the pandemic hit, millions of U.S. students were already in our classrooms experiencing challenges...
equity
It Will Take More Than a Name Change to Rid Your School of White Supremacy
There is a myriad of disparities and gaps that exist in our society, placing people of color at a disadvantage. We are seeing this play out in real-time with the COVID-19 pandemic, as the coronavirus...
whole child
Faced With a Global Pandemic, My Students Have Grown in New Ways
As school wrapped up this last year, several of my students joined my online “office hours” not seeking out help with the content, but instead wanting to share what was going on in their lives....
COVID-19
Here's How You Can Prepare Your Children for Remote Instruction
This week, some Indianapolis students will begin the 2020-21 school year. This includes my twin sons. Their district, Washington Township, has decided to reopen remotely. The difference between the...
COVID-19
As a Mom, I’m Scared AF About Schools Reopening
With the reopening of school approaching, I can’t lie, I’m scared AF! As a parent, it is my job to keep my babies educated and safe. I’m very concerned about how my children will get the proper...
