I didn’t really think much about rural representation until I first got involved in educational leadership. For the first time, I learned that there was an
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My education experience before college might feel common to many students: I saw it as a waste of my precious time. I went to a great high school with an a
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There is something oddly beautiful about realizing that something isn’t right with education in your community. I have never been one to shine light on a s
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Winter vacation is over, and so are the days of kids being able to sleep in. That sounds like a recipe for disaster, but there are plenty of ways to keep k
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It’s hard to ignore how fast the school year is flying by. I vividly remember the week before school started. There were teachers everywhere rushing to Tar
Read MoreThis Holiday Season You Should Be Thinking About Homeless LGBTQ+ Students and Here’s Why
The holiday season is a time of year that many spend with family and friends to share in each other’s joys and success and reflect on aspirations for the c
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“School reform” is such a misunderstood concept in the education world. That misunderstanding, of course, leads many people to dismiss useful improvements.
Read MoreWhat It’s Like Teaching From Inside a Suicide Epidemic
If you’ve read past the title you already know what this post is about. If you’re still reading, it’s because you want to learn more, or because you alread
Read MoreLeBron Says Opening a School in His Hometown Is Bigger Than Any Championship
Being one of the best small forwards in the NBA, LeBron James has recorded more than his fair share of assists on the basketball court. He’s about to start
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