A vibrant classroom where a teacher is teaching diverse students history with stories

Teaching History Without Stories? Your Curriculum May Need a Serious Glow Up.

Our Balkanized approach of names, dates, and places unanchored in time and devoid of context, ignores the interconnected nature of history and the powerful “stickiness” of stories. 

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Common Sense Media: A One-Stop AI Resource for Educators and Parents

Explore how Common Sense Media helps educators, parents, and administrators navigate the complexities of AI in education, emphasizing equity and responsible use.

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Learn, Baby, Learn: MLK Defended Self-Determination in Black Education

Honoring Dr. King’s true legacy requires rejecting distortions of his words and committing to educational justice and empowerment for marginalized students.

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MLK Taught Us We Can’t Wait For The Perfect Allies

We might have to sit at tables with people we can’t stand and who can’t stand us. But if it’s for our kids, their education, and their futures—it’s worth it.

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Student Anxiety Crisis: Counselors Can Empower Kids Decide Their Future

Empower students and reduce their anxiety by guiding them to discover their passions, explore careers, and receive personalized support in high school.

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Young, diverse students standing in a school hallway with arms crossed.

2025 Is a Year for Hard Truths and Bold Solutions in Education

May we finally stop the academic and developmental bleed-out from the pandemic and start delivering what people want from our public education system.

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So, How Did I Do? A Response to My 2024 Predictions on Education

Last February, I made ten predictions regarding education policy and practice and promised to grade my work. In the spirit of accountability, here’s how I did!

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Uncertain African American schoolboy having exam during a class in the classroom.

The Real Cost of Equity Backlash in Schools Is Student Safety

When schools step away from inclusivity, they’re not making anyone safer—they’re leaving communities of color vulnerable and perpetuating the inequities baked into the system.

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Sharif El Mekki at BMEC 2024 wearing We Need Black Teachers T-Shirt

The Anti-DEI Crowd is Anti-Black Educator

You can’t claim to champion parents, children, and excellence while dismissing the solutions that make those things a reality – including a Black Teacher Pipeline.

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