anti-racism

I recently attended the Education Post Blogger Summit in Montgomery, Alabama. Of the many inspiring moments, the one that hit me hardest was when Alma Marq

In education, we imagine school to be a safe and equitable place. But my experience has been very different. As both a Black male educator and an Ethnic St

I am heartbroken at us. I am heartbroken at what we, as a country, have proven to be. I am heartbroken at our last week, at how callously acts of racial an

As I walked past the principal’s office, I could see that Jonah was sitting outside again, his small legs shaking nervously, his head hung low. His eyes me

Do you know if your rules are inconsistent or arbitrary? Do they give your students a sense of belonging or enforce compliance? You may need to go back to the drawing board.

It can be tempting for education advocates to see immigration as a related, but not overlapping, issue. For folks accustomed to thinking about school fundi

Outrage: “Whites Only” Seats The Connecticut Supreme Court made a ruling in Sheff v. O’Neill that was supposed to integrate schools. Instead, it capped the

I grew up in East San Jose, where I attended our local traditional public schools. In elementary school, I received many awards for my academic achievement

When I was about 7 years old, I immigrated to the United States from Mexico. It was 2008 and I arrived in New York City seeking a place known for its diver