Teaching

“If you had a superpower, what would it be?” I was asked this recently, as we opened up a school staff meeting on how to better assist students. I thought

I arrived to this country as a refugee three years ago and Ms. Brandy Moore welcomed me at Central High School with kindness and support. I am from the Con

At the end of my junior year, I was expecting my daughter Alyssa, who was born right before my senior year started. It was a time of struggle. Ever since t

As Teacher Appreciation Week draws to a close, it leaves in its wake both warmth and excitement, but also lingering concern. As teachers across the country

Most years, I celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with smiles and maybe a nice card for my daughter’s teacher. This year, I’m appreciating the teachers in

Teachers are always told that even though students may not say it, the impact a teacher can have on a student can last a lifetime. And while that is lovely

Vanesa Scott-Thompson has been in the education game for almost two decades, and her career took an impactful turn when she became the principal of the You

A few weeks ago, I visited the classroom of Stefan Lawrence, a high school English teacher at Carver High School in Columbus, Georgia. Although I only had

It’s Teacher Appreciation Day. But I have to admit it’s kind of a weird time to collect a free burrito and feel “appreciated.” In some places, like my home