Teaching

Nobody likes a teachers strike. I know. I have lived through a number of them. And I’m doing it again this week. My life and my background speak to the imp

In just the past several weeks, school systems across the United States have, at last, taken the steps to elevate critical lessons from African-American hi

When Alicia Johal texted me directions to her school, she added, “Oh, and make sure you and your driver are watching the exits. We’re just a few miles from

Personalized learning, or personalization, is the idea that every student learns differently, so educators should adapt the pace and instructional approach

Educational empathy. That’s what guides me in my work with students. It’s the very foundation of my educational advocacy. “How would a student feel if I in

Outrage: Teachers Strikes Aren’t for the Kids! This video about why teachers in L.A. were going on strike had me on the union’s side for a second—until I h

The life of a high-powered literary agent in New York City seems about the farthest thing from my life as a teacher serving largely low-income students in

Our job is about a promise to every parent who leaves their child with us. We promise to watch over their children and teach them. We promise to do no harm

Many of us remember the uncertainties of being 12 or 13 years old; an evolving sense of self, increased prominence of peers and social dynamics and a dizzy