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It’s funny how a student can make you pause and think hard about something you teach. Recently, I didn’t just pause, I got smacked upside the head like an

Outrage: “Whites Only” Seats The Connecticut Supreme Court made a ruling in Sheff v. O’Neill that was supposed to integrate schools. Instead, it capped the

“This is the moment when you really become a high school student at Boston Prep. This is the moment when you learn to tie a tie.” It is the first hour of t

I grew up in East San Jose, where I attended our local traditional public schools. In elementary school, I received many awards for my academic achievement

Government is not a static entity to be studied. It is a living, breathing being, which young people can learn to understand and influence. Never has it be

Let’s talk about the state of civics education in America, a topic that has received renewed focus since the 2016 presidential election. One question that

Growing up it was difficult to escape discussions about education. Whether it was homework projects at the time or the future investments in my college aca

When I was about 7 years old, I immigrated to the United States from Mexico. It was 2008 and I arrived in New York City seeking a place known for its diver

The data, the research, the demographics are all staggering and compelling. But nothing is more compelling than the actual experiences of teachers of color