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Charter Schools

As Cities Drop Remote Learning, Some Families Want It Back

It’s no secret that the phrase “remote learning” is synonymous with frustration for many families who have been dealing with Zoom class horror stories and Google project pandemonium for over a year....

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COVID-19

When It Comes to EdTech, We Can't Ever Be Caught Off-Guard Again

Over the last 15 months or so, while students in many communities have attended school virtually or in hybrid settings, technology has been a tremendous support. Now, as we look ahead to a somewhat...

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CRT

All This Performative Pettiness in Activism Diminishes Our Collective Power

*In my Principal Joe Clark voice* I need all of the Black education activists to join me in a church basement conversation, expeditiously! I’m not liking what I’m seeing on social media, y’all. To be...

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student achievement

Here's How We're Helping New Orleans Kids Return to School Stronger Than Ever

This year, for many children, school was a respite. They could see their friends, whether virtually or in person with precautions. They could ask questions and get answers. They could escape into a...

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COVID-19

Public Schools and Parents Can Work Together to Create Lasting Solutions for Students

I’ve been a public school teacher for nine years, which is more than long enough to become familiar with the imperfections of the system. From the focus on standardization to the prioritization of...

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Achievement Gap

The Rush to Reopen Schools Comes at a Price for Marginalized Students

The growing demand to reopen schools echoes across the country, supported by billions of dollars in federal funds to help schools “build back better.” States like California are backing the effort...

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