Stories

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...

opportunity gap

I Got Rid of Course Requirements for My AP English Class and I Don't Regret It

“So you’re just going to let anyone into your AP English class?” she quipped with sarcasm and snark. “Uhm … yeah,” I responded with cool decisiveness. The scene of this conversation? A conference...

equity

Leveling' Teachers Doesn’t Always Level the Playing Field for Kids

Imagine you’re a new teacher in a traditional public school district. You have spent the summer planning for and worrying about the upcoming year. You have scanned and re-scanned your ever-changing,...

student achievement

As the U.S. Department of Education Turns 40, the Real Battleground for Kids Lies in the States

This week marks the 40th anniversary of President Jimmy Carter signing the legislation that authorized him to create the U.S. Department of Education (ED). In light of this occasion, you might expect...

equity

It's a Dangerous Time to Come Out at School. And That's Why We Must.

Every single teacher reading this needs to come out today. You straight teachers might be asking yourself, “Who me?” Yes, you. [pullquote]I want you to come out today as an ally.[/pullquote] I invite...

student support

Yes, You Can Give Teachers Challenging and Culturally Relevant Materials. Just Look at Chicago.

Two-thirds of Chicago’s teachers spend hours on the weekend scouring websites like Pinterest and Teachers Pay Teachers because they say they don’t have up-to-date, culturally relevant curricula—and...

AI In The Classroom: What A Year Has Taught Us

My Black Students Have Learned to Be Wary of People Who Look Like Me, And That's Not Racist

I Got Rid of Course Requirements for My AP English Class and I Don't Regret It

Leveling' Teachers Doesn’t Always Level the Playing Field for Kids

As the U.S. Department of Education Turns 40, the Real Battleground for Kids Lies in the States

It's a Dangerous Time to Come Out at School. And That's Why We Must.

Yes, You Can Give Teachers Challenging and Culturally Relevant Materials. Just Look at Chicago.