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8 Things That Make a Good School

Educators disagree on what makes a school good. Here are Educator Barnes’ eight must-haves for what makes a school high quality for students and teachers.

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The Calculus Of Change: Math As A Gateway To Success, Not Gatekeeper

Math education must shift towards a more inclusive, equitable, and just approach to lift up all students, especially Black and Brown students.

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Zero-Sum Vote: A Plea To Listen To Black And Brown Parents

The Democratic party must listen to Black and Brown parents about school choice and end the traditional public school monopoly.

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Discovering Forgotten Black Stories: Anger, Pride, And Determination

Culturally relevant education must uplift forgotten heroes, reveal hidden stories, and, in doing so, create an anti-racist education for all students.

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Can Black Students Get the Same Emotional Freedom as Travis Kelce?

If we’re serious about social-emotional learning and restorative practices in our schools, then we must call the Kelce situation what it is — a white privilege power play.

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Must-Read Books: A Love Letter to Black Authors

There are many excellent books by Black authors. This list provides 15 recommended books for readers interested in broadening their horizons.

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Erased from the Equation: Black Mathematicians in the South

Anti-racism education includes restoring historic Southern Black mathematicians to their rightful place in math and history curriculum.

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Is AI Cheating? Using Keystrokes to Catch Plagiarists

AI has created difficult issues and thorny questions regarding the training, use, and learning effects of AI in schools.

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Cultural Erasure: Is Math Teaching Whitewashing Black Genius?

Black children suffer from a distorted view of mathematical history that excludes the many critical contributions of Black innovators.

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