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Poverty

Don’t Mistake Black Voter Turnout as Renewed Faith in the Democratic Party. Y’all Owe Us Bigly.

The presidential election had me so stressed that I had to run my ass across the border to the beaches and palm trees in Mexico to save my sanity. Thankfully by the time I’d landed, we had a new...

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Inclusion

My Family Went From Migrant Workers to Middle Class in a Generation by Making Education a Priority

From time to time, people ask me why I went into the field of education. Usually, these are new people I meet, because anyone who has known me for any amount of time knows that this is not a question...

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Achievement Gap

Students of Color Are Depending on You November 3. Don't Throw Away Your Shot.

On the eve of America’s 244th birthday, the critically acclaimed play, "Hamilton," debuted on Disney+, making the cultural touchstone available to millions in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic....

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COVID-19

We Can and Must Repair the Damage This Pandemic Is Causing Our Students

Across America, teachers and administrators have managed to cobble together classes, whether through in-person attendance, virtually or a hybrid. Getting this strangest of school years up and running...

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opportunity gap

If We Don't Do Something Radical Now We Will Fail Our Kids

This has not been the “back to school” we look forward to each year. In these early days of the new school year, it has already been an incredibly difficult time for students, families and teachers....

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California

COVID Can't Stop Ms. Gutierrez From Nurturing Her Students' Love of Reading

Many students are looking to escape the harsh realities of COVID-19. Online learning, social distancing, closure of many businesses and recreation areas, and the struggling economy has brought about...

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