anti-racism

If you haven’t read “For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood,” a great book by Christopher Emdin for every teacher everywhere, please do. We talk too much ab

Mashea Ashton tells the truth, even when it’s hard. Almost three years ago, when she moved to Washington, D.C., to be closer to family, she initially rejec

A few years ago, I asked one of my students, JC, why he kept working through the difficulties of creating experiences for a holographic headset, because I

In just a few minutes over my lunch break this past week, a group of 12-year old girls affirmed exactly why I #LoveTeaching! It all began with a teen’s ske

Calling teachers Klansmen is a strong statement. But, it’s not far off. With all of the teaching certifications and professional development, diversity and

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, I had the honor of speaking at the Black Lives Matter in Schools Week of Action rally. The audience was mostly educators, w

Yeah, I said it. All week, on social media and news outlets, there’s been coverage of Virginia’s Governor, Ralph Northam, denying claims of wearing blackfa

Nobody likes a teachers strike. I know. I have lived through a number of them. And I’m doing it again this week. My life and my background speak to the imp

Tonight, President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address. Like many other U.S. citizens, I see our current president as deeply flawed, l