Teaching

After teaching middle and high school history for almost 15 years, I believe deeply that rigorous history education has the potential to empower young peop

I remember the moment clearly. It was my sophomore year of college and we were in a crowded cafeteria. A friend asked me to identify the partner I was work

When you see them, they may be laughing, talking loudly, listening to music that is not your music. They may be dressed in clothes that are not your clothe

As an educator, I am sometimes left with more questions than answers. One question that I have is how come conducting a mock slave auction is a popular way

On a rainy day in May of 2018, I toured a public school in northern Pennsylvania. Most of the students were eligible for free lunch. The ceiling tiles were

I remember vividly the first time I put my head on my desk and cried during my lunch period. The bell to end the fourth period and move to lunch had just r

We all know the female elementary school teacher stereotype, perhaps best portrayed by the iconic Jessica Day from New Girl: bubby, cheerful, exquisitely p

Project-based learning is a very powerful practice for accelerating important learning for Black, Brown, and low-income kids. It provides “voice and choice

Every tough decision comes with some measure of remorse for what could have been. As I finish out my 20th and final year as a teacher and prepare to move i