I am not an avid comic book reader. In fact, I don’t think I own any at all. But I’m going to see the film based on Marvel superhero “Black Panther,” if fo
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This Black History Month Teach Your Students About African-Americans in the Military
To be a leader means you’re always prepared for the inevitable battle that is to come. Every Black History Month, we learn about the leaders who weren’t af
Read MoreNo Thanks, Mr. President. I Will Never Carry a Gun to School.
President Trump, I heard about your offer to allow teachers to carry guns in schools. You even offered us training to be an expert in the use of them, and
Read MoreFor Black Teachers It’s About More Than Just Academics
As we celebrate Black History Month and pay homage to our milestones, I reflect on my time inside the classroom. As an African-American woman my purpose in
Read MoreDear Black People, We Can Have a Better Black History Month
The other day I conducted a Facebook poll to see how many of my friends felt that they’d received an accurate and in-depth classroom education around Afric
Read MoreI Can Empathize With Parkland But the Reality Is My Students Face Gun Violence Daily
It may be strange to say, but, as a teacher, I feel totally disconnected from the seemingly weekly occurrence that is the horror of mass murder in our nati
Read MoreThere’s a Million Reasons Why I #LoveTeaching But Here’s Just One
This post is part of a series by high school students who are sharing their love of teaching during #LoveTeaching week. The students participate in Educato
Read MoreTeachers Got Me Through My Dad’s Deportation. That’s Why I Want To Be One.
This post is part of a series by high school students who are sharing their love of teaching during #LoveTeaching week. The students participate in Educato
Read MoreI Learned That I Love Teaching While Helping My Own Parents
This post is part of a series by high school students who are sharing their love of teaching during #LoveTeaching week. The students participate in Educato
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