A Black and white teacher in a discussion.  Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash

We Need Partnership Between Black and White Women Educators

Black and white educators , especially teachers, must partner to make K-12 schools the best setting possible for students, to avoid Jane Crow education.

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Meet a Radically Inclusive St. Louis Community Charter: City Garden Montessori

City Garden Montessori parents created a community charter to extend their school’s mission: creating an integrated, anti-racist community.

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The Women Educators Who Have Shaped My Teaching Career: Sara Demoiny

The Women Educators Who Have Shaped My Teaching Career: Sara Demoiny

I would not be the teacher I am today without Sara’s mentorship, and I strive to be the role model and mentor for younger teachers that she was for me.

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Black woman teacher at the front of her class. Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on UnSplash.

Black Excellence Breeds Unrecognized Jealousy Among White Women Teachers

When white women teachers don’t look at their real motivations, they can hurt not only their Black women colleagues, but more importantly, their students.

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Teacher at the chalk board (educational research).

Educational Research’s ‘Original Sin’

It’s vital to take a moment and highlight the work of Black scholars who had their major contributions to the field suppressed and even nearly erased.

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Photo of a high school diploma. Photo by Gary Tou on Unsplash

NCLB at 20: The Law Sparked a School Data Revolution

Before NCLB, school data was fuzzy. Both supporters and critics of NCLB agree the picture now is clearer. Next step: putting data in parents’ hands

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DC Wildflower Launches Its First Community Charter School: Riverseed

Riverseed brings Montessori learning to Northeast D.C. families. The community charter school fosters a welcoming, home-like space.

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Student working in a vocational setting. Photo by PTTI EDU on Unsplash

In Defense of College Degrees, and New Post-Secondary Pathways

Rather than forcing students down the same narrow post-secondary pathway, the nation needs a more flexible system for high school graduates.

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Women Educators Who Have Shaped My Teaching Career: Dawn Watts-Bolds

Women Educators Who Have Shaped My Teaching Career: Dawn Watts-Bolds

Dawn Watts-Bolds gave me the foresight to see that my intended purpose on this Earth is to impact and enrich the lives of young children and I will be forever grateful. 

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