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Archive - November 2016

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We Are Thankful for the Resisters

November 27, 2016
by Sharif El-Mekki
5 min read
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There are not many who choose to stand up for children. It’s just not that type of country. We are known as a place that promotes democracy, yet places kids, especially Black and Latino children, at risk. Despite what people...

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Black Men, White Boards

November 20, 2016
by Sharif El-Mekki
9 min read
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Much has been said about the need for more diversity in our teaching force. I have written about it here, here and here. The US Secretary of Education, HBCU presidents and others have also pushed our country to diversify. Also...

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Here’s What I Told My Black Students to Remember Now That Trump Is President-Elect

November 14, 2016
by Sharif El-Mekki
5 min read
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The morning after the election, Philadelphia was fresh off a six-day public transit strike. Now our students, who had demonstrated high levels of grit and resilience to get to school despite the lack of transportation, were faced...

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Shawshank Redemption and the New Teacher

November 8, 2016
by Sharif El-Mekki
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There is a lot of anxiety developing around the country about the lack of teachers in the pipeline and the rate of resignations amongst current teachers. Admittedly, some of the numbers are contextual-states may have an abundance...

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My Own Turnaround Experience

November 3, 2016
by Sharif El-Mekki
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Although I have almost 15 years as a principal under my belt, I entered the profession almost kicking and screaming. It wasn’t that I didn’t think I would enjoy the principalship. I had a healthy level of self-efficacy and I...

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