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1984 Is Not Just a Dystopian Novel Anymore
The parent and community groups across the country who are scared of losing their power and control are convincing legislators to create laws that match th
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I attended Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary School, Craig Middle School, and graduated from Lawrence North High School (Go Wildcats!). These are all schools i
Read MoreIndiana’s Educational Gag-Order Bill Isn’t About Curriculum. It’s About Control.
Granted, we’ve experienced a plethora of “what the fuck” moments as educators over the past couple of years, but this new Indiana House Bill 1134, which is
Read MoreHow Black Teachers Avoided White Surveillance to Teach the Truth
A few weeks ago, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum gave a speech that disregarded the rich history of Indigenous people, saying that [white people] bi
Read More4 Ways to Cultivate ‘the Spark’ for Black and Brown Boys
As I think about Black History Month and what it means to me, I remember another day in February, 10 years ago. February 26, 2012, is a hard date for me to
Read MoreYou Can’t Go All-In for Black History Month and Protest Critical Race Theory at the Same Time
I’m channeling the spirit of Dr. Chris Emdin when I say that this piece is specifically for the white folx and the rest of y’all too. It’s Black History Mo
Read MoreThis Year I Celebrate Uncomfortable History Month
Mary Turner was 21 years old and 8 months pregnant on May 18, 1918 when a white mob seized her, bound her feet, hanged her from a tree upside down, burned
Read MoreAbbott Elementary Is Right On Time!
At a time where we have a growing number of universities shutting down their teacher preparation programs and teachers leaving the profession at alarming r
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