The dueling crises of COVID-19 and systemic racial injustice have created a pivotal moment that not only demands a transformation of our school system, but
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3 Questions Every Educator Should Ask to Prepare for School This Year
There are some things we understand much better today than we did four months ago. Leading school districts and schools of all grade levels during the COVI
Read MoreWe All Must Call Out Inequitable Grading Practices
Chicago students demonstrated extraordinary character and resilience during the pandemic crisis transitioning from traditional classroom learning experienc
Read MoreKamala Harris Just Made Leadership Real for Girls and Women in Schools Everywhere
Although the teaching profession is female dominated, many positions above school level are held by men. We see this in administration, at the district lev
Read MoreJames Baldwin’s ‘Talk to Teachers’ Is Just as Relevant Today
As I sit here, processing my thoughts on the severity of events that are currently grappling our nation, I reflect on the historical circumstances that con
Read MoreLet’s Tap Afterschool to Create Pandemic Pods for All Kids
These are scary times. I’m navigating an elderly mom afraid to leave her house, two socially isolated kids struggling to learn on their own, and a job with
Read MoreNo Justice for Kindergartners, Or Any Kids, This Year
Cheltenham School District just released a letter to the community confirming that after months of internal and external discussions, surveys of stakeholde
Read MoreIt Will Take More Than a Name Change to Rid Your School of White Supremacy
There is a myriad of disparities and gaps that exist in our society, placing people of color at a disadvantage. We are seeing this play out in real-time wi
Read MoreFamilies Don’t Have Tech Support They Need for Remote Learning
To create a truly successful distance learning program, you need more than just devices and connectivity. In the midst of the flurry of news regarding the
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