I’m a science teacher, so it’s in my nature to be curious about how and why things work the way they do. Since I’ve been on an education-reform kick lately
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Coffee Break: Kenya Bradshaw on How to Know When a School Is Doing Family Engagement Right
I recently had a chance to talk with The New Teacher Project’s Kenya Bradshaw. We talked about which school districts are doing things right, how to reach
Read MoreMy Grandmother Who Escaped Nazis Told Me to Always Speak Up. So, I’m Calling Out Racist Teachers.
My grandmother escaped the Nazis three days before they invaded Prague while much of her family did not. En route to America she and her family listened to
Read MoreHere’s How Education Reformers Can Up Our Game in 2018
Let’s face it: 2017 was a really rough year for education, and all things political. So 2018 leaves us ample room to up our game—as individuals working wit
Read MoreI Don’t Know If Oprah Will Run For President, But I Know She’d Do a Hell of a Lot for Education
Oprah Winfrey’s name has been buzzing (alongside #TimesUp) this week with speculation flying wildly from all corners about a potential run for president in
Read MoreThis Is What It Really Looks Like to Transform a School
After nearly two decades in education, I’m still not certain what the term “reform” actually means. The concept itself is elusive, concurrently everywhere
Read MoreRural Kids Need Better Schools Too
I didn’t really think much about rural representation until I first got involved in educational leadership. For the first time, I learned that there was an
Read MoreAre Montessori Schools a Better Approach for Teaching Low-Income Children?
Is the Montessori method of schooling better for low-income children? A new study that looks at Montessori preschool students by University of Virginia psy
Read MoreIn Chicago, Arts Aren’t Just Nice to Have, They’re a Must
It’s no secret that arts education has long been an afterthought in many cash-strapped public school districts. In 2012, the U.S. Department of Education d
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