As activists, we get so bogged down and wrapped up in everything that’s wrong with the education system and often miss out on the celebratory moments. Thos
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Why We’re Struggling to Keep Teachers in Our Most Vulnerable Schools
A recent article from the Philadelphia Inquirer revealed truths that, while saddening, troubling and infuriating, were not exactly surprising. High teacher
Read MoreWelcome to Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
One of the great things about life is there are moments that can only be described as momentous or life-changing. Ask Dr. Howard Fuller, education leader a
Read MoreNina Wallace Dishes on What It’s Like to Attend Howard and the Lack of Representation of Women of Color in STEM
You aren’t always able to choose family, but even if I were able, I would have still chosen my cousins. My cousin, Nina Wallace, represents a legacy of res
Read MoreWithout Family Support, I Wouldn’t Be on Track to Become the First in My Family to Graduate College
Unfortunately, school districts that primarily serve non-White students receive less funding than school districts that primarily serve White students. A r
Read MoreWhen I Walk Into a School I See Kids Who Remind Me of Myself, Waiting for an Opportunity
Recently I have been thinking about what it means to be in the “education reform” space and reflecting on how I got here. Many of the people in my life and
Read MoreHow John Singleton’s ‘Boyz n the Hood’ Changed the Way I Teach
I am not a movie person. I don’t go to the movies much and when I do, I often forget them rapidly. That’s not what happened back in 1991, when I saw John S
Read MoreWealthy, White People Are Still in the Business of School Segregation
What’s causing school segregation? Some people say charter schools—I say it’s White people. Before y’all get upset, I’m not saying it’s all White people—
Read MoreEvery Student Wants to Learn, We Just Need to Teach Them
Anyone who has spent time around young children knows how curious and wonder-filled they are. When my son was 5, we’d drive around and he would ask about t
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