In the world of education, few things are sadder or more ill-advised than suspending kids as young as 4 years old from school for behavioral infractions. Y
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Because of My Charter School, I Graduated From Morehouse College
This May, I had the great honor of graduating from Morehouse College, the school of my dreams. I will never forget the day I knew that I wanted to go to Mo
Read MoreEducation Reform Isn’t Just for Cities
School reform advocate Derrell Bradford and policy writer Andy Rotherham hit on it. Illinois education writer Tracy Dell’Angela has a blog focused on it. T
Read MoreEvery Student in This School’s Founding Class Is Headed To and Through College
“We pledge that in four years we will be better than we are today.” That’s what the members of the Baker College Prep class of 2017 recently promised at th
Read MoreWhat Do Baltimore Parents Want? Advanced Academics and Help Choosing Schools
When it comes to school choice, opportunity in theory isn’t enough. We must ensure that families have the know-how to exercise choice wisely and that stude
Read MoreWe Used to Be One of the Worst Schools in California. Not Anymore.
With high suspension rates, low achievement scores and ineffective teachers, Pacoima Elementary had the dishonor of being one of the worst schools in Calif
Read MoreA Letter to Betsy DeVos About My Student Loans
Dear Secretary DeVos, You and I have a lot in common. We’re both from the great state of Michigan and have the same Michigan accent. We both have careers i
Read MoreMayor James Diossa Is Rhode Island’s Very Own Charter Champion
These kids get only one shot at an education. —James Diossa Mayor James Diossa calls his community “the comeback city” and education plays a central role i
Read MoreChampion for Charters Sen. Anthony Williams Supports What Works for Kids. Period.
As an early-career teacher, there were people who made some real contributions to my classroom’s culture and instruction. Obviously, some were teacher coac
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