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Children Paying the Price for Culture Wars and Witch Hunts in Public Education

Our children are being used as pawns in the politically motivated culture wars being forced into our nation’s public schools.

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Tennessee Three outside legislature chambers.

Black Students, Expelled Tennessee Justins face Same Struggle

Part of the Tennessee Three, legislators Justin Pearson and Justin Jones face the same racism and scrutiny Black boys encounter in the education system.

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Parents Storm D.C., Tell the GOP Whose Rights They Forgot in Their “Parents Bill of Rights”

This week, parents protested H.R. 5, the so-called Parents Bill of Rights. Recent polling reveals their true priority: ending the school culture wars.

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Student in a school hallway.

The Backlash to the Backlash against Black History

There is growing backlash from students, parents and educators against attempts to block or water down Black history.

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black father with child.

Teaching Black History Must Start at Home

We can’t wait for politicians and school districts to affirm what we already know about Black history and the positive impact that it has on all children.

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Black History Should Be a Requirement in Math Curriculums

Black students go through their entire K-12 schooling learning about mathematical theorems, formulas and algorithms but never learn that their ancestors in Kemet were the originators of mathematical reasoning.

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28 Essential Black History Books Educators Need to Read

28 Essential Black History Books Educators Need to Read

In collaboration with the Center for Black Educator Development, Ed Post offers a list of 28 essential black history books educators need to read.

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Hey Shawnta! Why Do First-Gen Immigrant Students Score Higher Than Native-Born American Students on All Standardized Achievement Tests?

When it comes to higher achievement scores of first-gen students, it usually comes down to mindset, support and investment in the assessments.

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How Privilege, Positionality and Power Can Radically Improve Your Relationships With Students

Mind your three P’s—privilege, positionality, and power—and you may soon see huge results in your classroom relationships.

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