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As someone who has studied free-college Promise programs for over a decade, I read with interest the recent Education Trust report on equity in free-colleg
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In education, we imagine school to be a safe and equitable place. But my experience has been very different. As both a Black male educator and an Ethnic St
Read MoreTrying to Promote Equity in Your School? Here Are 5 Things Anyone Can Do.
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Outrage: We’re Wasting Time Last week I went to my first Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. I came home empowered, insp
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I’ve always liked the beginning of the school year much more than I like the ending. There is a mad rush at the end of the year that precedes that final be
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Two summers ago, I wrote an essay called “The challenges of being a black Principal in today’s racial and political climate.” It was a reflection of my exp
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As a sports fan, there are few moments of near unanimous consensus of an athlete’s greatness. But with LeBron James’ unprecedented decision to open the I P
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