CRT
America Is Losing Sight Of Teachers’ Humanity
Do you remember when teachers were heroes? It was a pretty great week. I got a couple of Amazon gift cards from my students and a really nice email from a parent about how committed I was to making...
equity
More Than 330,000 of Chicago's Children Didn't Learn Today Because of CPS's Staggering Lack of Planning
Once again, drama is flaring over Chicago Public Schools’ management of the pandemic. In the city of Chicago, more than 330,000 children are not learning today because last night, teachers voted to...
student achievement
3 Tips to Help Kids Stay Focused Until Winter Break
More than ever before, teachers and families understand the importance of working together to support our students’ learning. In these last few months, teachers and families have collaborated through...
student achievement
School Leaders Are Burning the Candle at Both Ends
By now, students and educators alike have settled into the rhythm of school life. Relationships have been re-established, new ones have been formed, and teaching and learning are well underway....
Teaching
Teachers Can Choose to Bring Back Joy in the Classroom
“To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.” —Mark Twain There is no question that the experiences children have while at school have a deep and lasting impact on their...
Parents
Parent Power: Will We Choose Pitchforks or Partnerships?
After two tumultuous years of intermittent school closures, parents and caregivers are claiming their power within the education system in a new way. It ain’t always pretty. Recent board meetings...
