Stories

Charter Schools

'I Want to Talk About Better Academic and Life Outcomes for Black and Brown Kids. Period.'

If we have really well-prepared young people who are going to the exact college they want to go to, who will graduate from college within six years with little to no debt and who are willing to take...

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student achievement

Some Hard-Earned Advice for Teachers Who Want to Be Heard

Five years ago, I was named Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year. The months and years following are a time in my life I now refer to as my “crisis of ego.” I try to be kind to myself. I spent the year...

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California

NAACP: Don't Make Black Kids the New 'Cotton' That Funds Failing Public Schools

Because we want our children and grandchildren to be ready for college, NAACP members like me have chosen tuition-free public charter schools. But instead of protecting our rights, the NAACP is going...

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Teaching

I Asked Teachers for Their Strangest Summer Jobs and This Is What They Said

In my ideal world, summer would be a time for educators to relax and catch up with family and friends and culture, but that’s not economically feasible for many teachers. Instead of taking a...

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equity

If You're Still Wondering What Equity Means for Our Students, These 10 Edu-Tweeters Will Expand Your Thinking

My professional life changed the day I discovered the power of a well-considered Twitter feed. No longer stuck in the bubble of my school or district, I was able to find like-minded people to connect...

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Politics

These Award-Winning Teachers Say to Close the Detention Centers and Bring the Children to Our Classrooms

This post is an open letter to the Trump administration, signed by 45 former State Teachers of the Year and the 1,840 members of Teachers Against Child Detention. As we move through summer break,...

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