There is a myriad of disparities and gaps that exist in our society, placing people of color at a disadvantage. We are seeing this play out in real-time wi
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Teachers, Our Words Can Re-Traumatize Our Black Students
My educational journey started as a special education student, a label that I would maintain throughout my elementary school years. From first to fourth gr
Read MoreIf Keeping Great Teachers in the Classroom Is Important, Invest in Teacher Development
After eight years as a New York City high school social studies teacher, I thought my love of teaching and leadership would naturally lead me to serve as a
Read MoreBlack Lawmakers Must Prioritize Educational Opportunity for Black Families
For millions of K-12 students, the pandemic has led to unprecedented interruptions of critical education and services. Many students will continue to fall
Read MoreHow Do We Fix Racist White Teachers?
Can a white teacher still be decent at their job if they hold and express racist views? Educator Jay Wamsted joined Chris Stewart for a special edition of
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Demilitarize Our Schools?
My son was eight when he told me he was going to “quit school.” At first, I laughed, but after he said it again and insisted that he was serious, I listene
Read MoreThe Only Thing Certain About Reopening Schools Is Black and Brown Kids Will Be Screwed Again
I don’t know if y’all have noticed, but nobody knows what the hell they’re doing with this school reopening thing. And look, I don’t envy the parents, scho
Read MoreEducation Advocates Need to Look in the Mirror When It Comes to Equity and Racial Justice
As protests give way to policy debates in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, while a true and full reckoning with our country’s original sin still feels fa
Read MoreTeachers, We Need to Get Our Knees Off Our Students’ Necks
Debate is raging across the country on how to return to school in the fall. The Trump administration, considering their abject disregard for the health of
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