bias
Here's How COVID-19 Is Hurting Aspiring Teachers of Color and Three Ways We Can Fix It
A growing body of evidence demonstrates the valuable role that teachers of color play in our schools, but COVID-19 could shrink their ranks—and may have already done so. As Black activists across the...
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...