Financial problems with a bank account. Portrait of an upset and disappointed young Black business woman

Are We Setting Up Our Youth for Financial Failure?

Too many young Black adults are steered into social services fields that, while noble, won’t break the cycle of financial struggle. Passions are for hobbies. Careers are for building wealth.

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We’re Teaching Black History Month All Wrong

To celebrate Black History Month as Woodson intended, we must start with Africa. Our Black children need to know our great Black history of civilizations, science, government, religion, and technology. 

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My Name Is My Name, So Put Some ‘Spect On It

Learning a child’s name and how to say it correctly is the bare minimum. Basic decency requires that we create school cultures where every child’s identity is valued, their history is honored, and their sense of self is not something they must fight to hold onto.

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ChatGPT Lied To Me About Charter Schools

ChatGPT misled me about charter schools and segregation. This article debunks common myths and explores the factors influencing educational equity.

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The Benefits of Charter Schools: Equity, Innovation, and Accountability

Discover the benefits of charter schools, including educational equity, innovation, accountability, and a high-quality education for all students.

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Five Truths That Prove Charter Schools Don’t Cause Segregation

The Associated Press recently published an analysis that claims charter schools increase segregation in America’s public schools. Charter schools are publi

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Teaching Critical Thinking? Start with Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance gave America the discussion starter it needs right now, and it reminded many educators of the best ingredients for a lesson plan.

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The Need for an Agentic Mindset in Technology

Young people must understand not just how to use digital technology well, but that its very architecture can be changed.

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This Month We Celebrate Members of the Black Educator Hall of Fame

Honoring trailblazing Black educators who reshaped history and paved the way for educational justice. Discover their incredible legacies in this series.

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