JAY-Z was the inaugural guest on CNN’s new weekly “The Van Jones Show.” During the 40-minute interview, JAY-Z appeared deeply introspective, and even coura
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In 2015, a study showing how implicit bias affects teacher expectations by Seth Gershenson and two colleagues made waves throughout the profession. Gershen
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When Rep. Joe Kennedy III gave the Democrats’ response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, he of course spoke to the same 320 million i
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Recently, a parent at one of our Citizens of the World Charter Schools (CWC) campuses in Los Angeles shared this story with me: My husband and I were disag
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We know that students of color and those with disabilities are disproportionately suspended and expelled from public schools, whether in district or charte
Read MoreSchool Discipline Doesn’t Have to Be a Pipeline to Prison, It Can Be a Teachable Moment
A decade ago, I happened upon a story that shook me. In the midst of an emotional outburst, a 6-year-old kindergartener had been removed from her Florida c
Read MoreWhether Families Choose Diversity or Cultural Affirmation, Charters Meet Their Needs
For many years, education policy has focused on closing educational access and achievement gaps that exist between low-income, predominantly communities of
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Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo delivered her State of the State address earlier this week. She is beginning the final year of her first term. Her address
Read More3 Ways You Can Make an Impact on Your Kid’s School
The definition of “power” is the ability to act. Many times the word can be intimidating. I want you to stop and think of all the things that come to mind
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