Politics
I’m Empowering My Students to Lead Conversations About Race
In late September, I began my class with my usual prompt: Is there anything in the news you’d like to share? My students would generally talk about the presidential election or COVID-19, but today...
activism
The Elections Are Over, But Education Politics Aren't. Are You Ready?
Elections have consequences. This phrase is often cited, and in the wake of last week’s elections, I find myself alongside other educators, reeling in the wake of the consequences that are already...
Politics
Vote Local Day 5: Care About Schools? Vote Local. (ft. Alina Adams)
https://www.facebook.com/246491525549550/videos/3437224209696920 Yes, there is a big national election happening. But if you really want to improve policy in education, we need to #VoteLocal. New...
Politics
Think Your Vote Doesn't Matter? Then Vote Local.
National media is entirely preoccupied by Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s ongoing barroom brawl. But there are 95,000 other seats across America up for grabs in our local towns and cities; in fact,...
Charter Schools
As Usual, Education Is Not a Priority for Our Presidential Candidates
With less than four weeks until election day, President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden finished their first presidential debate last week with no discussions about the state of our...
Politics
How to Teach Students About Political Debates
With elections around the corner, political opponents all around the country are sparring off against one another in televised debates. This includes, but is not exclusive to the presidential...