student achievement
We Didn't Walk at Graduation, But That's the Least of the Challenges We've Overcome
On May 28th, my fellow classmates and I graduated from KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate, part of a K-12 charter public school network in Lynn, Massachusetts. It was a hard moment for us. We couldn’t...
California
Students’ Voices Must Be Central to the Way School Is Reimagined
With schools gone virtual and in-person feedback from students no longer possible, listening to students can feel harder than ever. There is always an inherent challenge for teachers and...
COVID-19
Not Even a Pandemic Can Stop 'Mothers Against Senseless Killings' From Serving Children
One year ago, Mothers Against Senseless Killings was telling Block Club Chicago about their plans to open a community school on the corner of 75th and Stewart in the Gresham neighborhood. At the...
COVID-19
5 Tips for Seniors Trying to Figure Out What’s Next
Put yourself in the shoes of a graduating high school senior. 2020 was supposed to be filled with the best “lasts” and “firsts.” Getting ready for your last prom, as your family gathers at the house...
COVID-19
My Students Want to Learn, But They Don't Have Access to the Internet
As an educator, I learned early on that relationships are key to learning. I’ve always genuinely looked forward to coming to school, greeting my students by name with a fist bump, and tapping into...
bias
Teachers Must Hold Themselves Accountable for Dismantling Racial Oppression
This week began with a hike in the woods for my family and me in the Shenandoah Valley State Park. Pre COVID-19, our outings consisted of laser tag, movies every weekend, and going out to eat, but...
