Young Black girl embracing her father at her kindergarten graduation ceremony

Black Kids Don’t Need Saviors—They Need Systems That Care

If we are serious about transforming education, we must start by reclaiming an ethic of care, not as nostalgia, but as a mandate.

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Ella Baker, Rosa Parks, and Fannie Lou Hamer.

Why Every Educator Needs to Study the Unapologetic Power of Black Women

As educators, we must celebrate and emulate the powerful and transformative work and lives of history’s Hamers, Parks, and Bakers.

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Attacking Government Bloat Is One Thing. Disabling Education Is Another.

The underbaked anti-diversity crusade in Washington has far-reaching impacts on teaching, learning, and outcomes.

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Happy, grandmother and child with book for education, learning literature and fantasy storytelling

Women’s History Month Is a Time for Young Girls to See Themselves

When we ask students to present on women in history, it’s important to find connections between what those women faced and the challenges girls face today.

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What Does Black History Mean to a Futuristic Black Girl?

Black History Month is not a time to go on about our oppression in America. It’s a time to reflect on Black excellence, channel it, and lead with it.

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We’re Teaching Black History Month All Wrong

To celebrate Black History Month as Woodson intended, we must start with Africa. Our Black children need to know our great Black history of civilizations, science, government, religion, and technology. 

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My Name Is My Name, So Put Some ‘Spect On It

Learning a child’s name and how to say it correctly is the bare minimum. Basic decency requires that we create school cultures where every child’s identity is valued, their history is honored, and their sense of self is not something they must fight to hold onto.

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ChatGPT Lied To Me About Charter Schools

ChatGPT misled me about charter schools and segregation. This article debunks common myths and explores the factors influencing educational equity.

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Teaching Critical Thinking? Start with Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance gave America the discussion starter it needs right now, and it reminded many educators of the best ingredients for a lesson plan.

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