Recently, I overheard my daughter in the kitchen giving her friend instructions on how to make guacamole. She was so patient, even-keeled, and genuinely he
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You Won’t Believe How This School Started the Year
At Phoenix Charter Academy in Chelsea, Massachusetts, our culture of continuous learning is centered around a strong community. In preparing for this new s
Read MoreSome Thoughts From a Teacher on What People Think About Teachers
Education Next’s recent poll offers a fascinating peek into what Americans think about a wide array of educational issues—teacher pay, school spending, imm
Read MoreArne Duncan’s New Book Made Me Feel Awful But You Should Totally Read It
I just finished hate-reading Arne Duncan’s book, “How Schools Work.” I didn’t hate the book, but for so many reasons, I really hated reading it. As a teach
Read MoreStart the School Year With Equity in Mind
I’ve always liked the beginning of the school year much more than I like the ending. There is a mad rush at the end of the year that precedes that final be
Read MoreI Wanted to Stop Suffering, Just Like Jamel Myles
Trigger Warning: Suicide, homophobia, bullying The first time I contemplated and attempted suicide, I was a high school freshman. An email circulated aroun
Read MoreThis Isn’t the Time for a Teacher Strike in Los Angeles
On August 14, public schools in Los Angeles opened their doors to 700,000 wide-eyed students eager to learn. On August 23, the teachers union began a strik
Read MoreIt’s Time for a Discipline Revolution in Our Schools
It’s back-to-school season and, this year more than ever, it is time to rethink how we approach student discipline. Dramatic current events, a steady drumb
Read MoreThe Atlantic Shoots an Airball on Its Coverage of LeBron’s New School
I’m a fan of Atlantic writer Alia Wong and her stewardship of the magazine’s education coverage, even if it does seem to tilt against reform. But her recen
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