Black man wearing glasses reading a report in front of a yellow background and a sign that reads "good citizen"; White student with their back turned and hand raised in the air.

Why We Should Care About What We Don’t Understand in Education

As education civilians, we don’t understand the critical issues regarding teaching and learning. But, if we want to be good citizens, we should try.

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Senator JD Vance speaking to a crowd at a political rally, 2024

The “Facts of Life” for Gen Z: A Party That Has Abandoned Us

Gen Z, and especially Black Gen Z, will not accept politicians and political parties who offer only “thoughts and prayers” while we bury our friends and family.

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Young Black boy sitting in a barber chair reading a book while a Black barber cuts his hair. Mirror and chess set in the background.

This Black-Owned Barbershop Is Tackling Childhood Literacy, One Haircut At A Time!

Antonio Brown offers young men a free haircut if they read a book while in his chair—and they can keep the books they read to the barber!

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Diverse group of children sitting at table with male teacher in modern school classroom

How Do We Make Our Classrooms Feel Like Home to Each and Every Student?

Creating inclusive classrooms is crucial for students’ sense of belonging and acceptance. Learn how to make your classroom feel like home.

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Progressives Created Charter Schools. It’s Time To Defend Them.

My personal attachment to charters is personal, not political.

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Native American Representatives leading the land acknowledgement at the Democratic National Convention 2024

The DNC’s Missteps Reminded Us About The Importance Of DEIJ Work In Schools

The path forward requires not just symbolic gestures but meaningful actions that address the complexities of identity and oppression in our schools and society.

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Young and friendly teacher speaking to boy in school hallway.

High-Value, Low-Functioning Teachers Have Always Existed in Our Classrooms

Explore the impact of high-value, low-functioning teachers on educational equity and how current political trends could exacerbate this issue in schools.

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Diverse School Children Students Build Robotic Cars Using Computers and Coding.

AI In The Classroom: What A Year Has Taught Us

Creativity is critical to help prepare students to thrive in an AI-driven world.

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A young Black female student reads a book in a classroom.

St. Louis NAACP Files Federal Complaint Over Black Students’ Low Reading Scores

St. Louis NAACP files federal complaint over Black students’ low reading scores, highlighting disparities and calling for urgent interventions.

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