Rapid paradigm shifts can introduce issues for any sector, but they’re particularly challenging in the field of education. School districts across the coun
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As a social media junkie, I spend countless hours surfing through hundreds of profile pages on different platforms. In the wake of COVID-19 and rising raci
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“I want to protect my children from the system that destroyed my parents.” That’s Zakiya Sankara-Jabar, National Director of Activism at brightbeam, my new
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As an educator, I learned early on that relationships are key to learning. I’ve always genuinely looked forward to coming to school, greeting my students b
Read MoreTeachers Must Hold Themselves Accountable for Dismantling Racial Oppression
This week began with a hike in the woods for my family and me in the Shenandoah Valley State Park. Pre COVID-19, our outings consisted of laser tag, movies
Read MoreWithout Internet Access, Our Most Vulnerable Children Are Locked Outside the Digital Schoolhouse Door
Philadelphia’s problem is America’s problem. If you want to go to school, see a doctor, apply for a job, enroll in training or receive government benefits—
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Dear High School and Undergraduate Seniors, I am no expert. This my story, and I hope it is one many of you can relate to and refer to for motivation when
Read MoreWith a Little Radical Imagination, We Can Prepare Our Students to Become Leaders
Early in the school year, after our daily Pledge of Allegiance, my fifth grader, Cassandra, asked, “Why are people mad when Colin Kaepernick kneels during
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