anti-racism

“School reform” is such a misunderstood concept in the education world. That misunderstanding, of course, leads many people to dismiss useful improvements.

Being one of the best small forwards in the NBA, LeBron James has recorded more than his fair share of assists on the basketball court. He’s about to start

A recent report from The Associated Press has been turning heads about the link between charter schools and segregation. According to the report, “charter

Hey, guess what? That whole school reform thing? They’ve figured it out. That’s right, it turns out all students can achieve, excel academically and grow t

I went to Chicago Agricultural High School. It’s known as one of the best high schools in the Chicagoland area. Everyone told me it was an honor and privil

Two weeks before Thanksgiving, I watched a segment on Chicago’s WGN Morning News where two youth told their stories about homelessness. Something changed i

During my time in school, I only had two Black teachers and they were both female, one in the fifth grade and the other in seventh grade. I never saw mysel

A few summers back, I was at a wedding reception, exchanging the customary pleasantries one does when seated next to people one has only just met. We discu

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