At the close of the 2020-2021 school year, I experienced the most significant “break-up” of my life. The following is my unexpected farewell to teaching ..
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When We Talk to Our Students, Let’s Focus Less on ‘Learning Loss’ and More on Their Learning Leaps
In the winter and spring of 2021, as the year of remote and hybrid learning continued, I started to notice a drop in attendance, particularly amongst my to
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The American Rescue Plan is sending an additional $128 billion in federal dollars to elementary and secondary schools to help students recover from the dif
Read MoreOur Co-Teaching Relationship Helped Ease the Daily Pressures of Teaching, Even During a Pandemic
It was early March 2020 at Boston Collegiate Charter School in Boston, Massachusetts. We—two seasoned public school educators—were getting ready to wrap up
Read MoreWhen It Comes to EdTech, We Can’t Ever Be Caught Off-Guard Again
Over the last 15 months or so, while students in many communities have attended school virtually or in hybrid settings, technology has been a tremendous su
Read MoreAll This Performative Pettiness in Activism Diminishes Our Collective Power
*In my Principal Joe Clark voice* I need all of the Black education activists to join me in a church basement conversation, expeditiously! I’m not liking w
Read MoreWhat School Leaders Do Has a Major Impact on Educational Outcomes
If our goal is to accelerate learning for those most impacted by the pandemic, we must make the most of the time that we have. We’ve known since TNTP’s The
Read MorePublic Schools and Parents Can Work Together to Create Lasting Solutions for Students
I’ve been a public school teacher for nine years, which is more than long enough to become familiar with the imperfections of the system. From the focus on
Read MoreLet’s Spark Students’ Interest in the Science That Makes a Difference in Their Daily Lives
As the end of one of the most difficult school years approaches, and after more than a year of educators transforming the way they teach and interact with
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