Every August, I visit all of our schools across the country to meet with our teams, listen to their vision for the year ahead, and celebrate the start of a
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When ‘Special’ Feels Like an Insult: Diary of an IEP Kid
I’ve struggled with learning disabilities my whole life. Not the disability, but being labeled as someone with a disability. I had never felt stupid before
Read More‘Subgroup’ Isn’t Just a Term for Data Nerds, It’s a Key to Social Justice and Equity
States across the country are working to develop their new school accountability systems as required by the new federal education law, the Every Student Su
Read MoreHow My Faith Led Me to Help Close the Achievement Gap in Our Public Schools
As my first group of students walked into my classroom in Compton, California, one student stood out: Brandi. She had a bright smile and beautiful round ey
Read MoreAll Over the Cap: The Fight for the Future of Massachusetts’ Charter Schools
In early October technicians working the master controls at local TV stations across Massachusetts will unleash a torrent of education issue ads—the first
Read More5 Reasons the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Is Just as Relevant Today
Sixty-two years ago this month, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended segregation in public places and prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, ethnici
Read MoreThe College Debt Crisis Is Real, But Let’s First Talk About Getting Our Kids to College and Graduating
This election season, discussions on education policy have been scarce, with issues in k-12 education almost non-existent. Republican candidates have focus
Read MoreThis District Has Figured Out How to Help English-Language Learners
Oregon doesn’t often come to mind when the education world talks about equity challenges; it’s usually overshadowed by bustling California and Washington s
Read MoreStop Using Parents as an Excuse Not to Teach Our Children
Truly achieving equity requires us to radically rethink how we can give every child, no matter what their family circumstances, equal educational opportunity.
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