It was early March 2020 at Boston Collegiate Charter School in Boston, Massachusetts. We—two seasoned public school educators—were getting ready to wrap up
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To understand the legislative attacks on Critical Race Theory (CRT) that aim to make teaching CRT in schools—including concepts like white supremacy, syste
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If our goal is to uproot the systemic racism and other prejudices that live within the structure of our educational system and in every school building, th
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*In my Principal Joe Clark voice* I need all of the Black education activists to join me in a church basement conversation, expeditiously! I’m not liking w
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If our goal is to accelerate learning for those most impacted by the pandemic, we must make the most of the time that we have. We’ve known since TNTP’s The
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I’ve been a public school teacher for nine years, which is more than long enough to become familiar with the imperfections of the system. From the focus on
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This year, for many children, school was a respite. They could see their friends, whether virtually or in person with precautions. They could ask questions
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Did you ever learn about Black Wall Street and the Tulsa, Oklahoma Massacre? I know I did not. It was not until I was an adult. Did you learn about the Ros
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Award-winning educator Lindsey Jensen shares honest insights on managing stress, prioritizing self-care, and supporting students during a challenging pandemic school year.
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