student achievement
Did Brown v. Board Really Produce Better Outcomes for Our Black Students?
I sometimes ponder whether or not Brown v. Board of Education was the worst thing that ever happened to African-American student achievement. With the death of Linda Brown Thompson in March, the...
Parents
Even When Your Kid Has Special Needs, Sometimes You Gotta Back Off and Let Them Make Their Own Choices
My younger daughter is one of the greatest joys of my life. She is full of energy, gives great cuddles and has a fantastic imagination, often involving her Marvel friends Black Widow and Captain...
student achievement
White People Won't Even Let Us BBQ in Peace But Chadwick Boseman's Got Something for That
Outrage: The Susans of the World I’m sure you’ve seen the hilarious memes of the woman who called the police on the Black people for barbecuing. I’ve named her Susan. Black Twitter has been getting...
student achievement
Three Years Ago I Didn't Speak English, But Thanks to My Teacher I'm Now a College Student
I arrived to this country as a refugee three years ago and Ms. Brandy Moore welcomed me at Central High School with kindness and support. I am from the Congo and I spent years in a refugee camp in...
student achievement
Teacher Appreciation Isn’t Just Lip Service, It Actually Matters
As Teacher Appreciation Week draws to a close, it leaves in its wake both warmth and excitement, but also lingering concern. As teachers across the country are leading national debates about school...
Parents
Charter Schools Are Full of Amazing Stories, We Just Need to Tell Them
I have one of the best jobs in the world. All year long, I work to raise awareness of the tens of thousands of schools, organizations and individuals who make a difference in the lives of children by...
