COVID-19
Let's Offer College Credit for National Service
Thanks to the pandemic, college as we knew it has been seriously disrupted. This year could be the biggest gap year ever for recent high school graduates delaying starting college. At the same time,...
School Funding
We Must Vote for the Candidates Who Will Implement the Right Policies for Our Kids
I first met Shennell McCloud when she was Director of Recruitment, and then as Director of Advocacy for KIPP New Jersey, a charter school network with schools in Newark and Camden. As founder and...
School Funding
Advocating for My Students Requires Being Political on My Own Time
With election season upon us, like clockwork, the collective efforts to stifle the political opinions of educators has begun. Navigating this climate requires a nuanced dance, as we strive to...
COVID-19
Will We Still Fight for Racial Justice in Schools This Fall?
Parents, I can say with confidence the classrooms your children left in the spring will not be the same one they will return to this fall—and not only because of COVID-19 social distancing...
opportunity gap
Teachers, If You Haven't Been Giving a Damn About Your Students, We Definitely Don't Need You Now
Before I stroll into my routine of being a habitual line stepper, let me state my usual disclaimer. Educators, I love and appreciate y’all. I think you have one of the most difficult jobs in the...
equity
COVID-19 Shows Why We Need Public Schools Now More Than Ever
“Mr. Kelly, what happens next?” As a teacher, I have heard some version of that question countless times in different circumstances over the years. However, I have never faced that question more than...