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Educators, Social Justice Is About Consistent Action, Not Simply When It’s Trending On Social Media

January 20, 2021
by Rann Miller
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Since the murder of Trayvon Martin in 2012, activists and stakeholders of the Black community have done the yeoman’s work of highlighting all murders of Black people at the hands of the state (police) and domestic terrorists...

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Deciding To Stay or Leave: When Is Institutional Racism Too Much To Bear?

January 18, 2021
by Rann Miller
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The white supremacist terrorist insurrection of Wednesday January 6, 2021 was an ugly day in American history; an ugly day in a long list of ugly days. As a result, members of the Trump Administration have resigned in protest...

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The “Invisible” And Costly Tax That Black Teachers Are Being Forced To Pay

January 5, 2021
by Rann Miller
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According to a new study, teachers who teach in high-poverty schools are penalized on their classroom observations and often, those teachers are Black. This is another aspect of the invisible tax on Black teachers that encourages...

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The Crime of Branding Students As Criminals

December 18, 2020
by Rann Miller
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Throughout my time as an educator, I’ve been pulled into my share of “special taskforces” meant to address “at-risk” students – namely Black students. I have no doubt that such groups can be found in schools across...

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If You Believe Education Is For Liberation, Follow The Examples of Liberation Schools

December 9, 2020
by Rann Miller
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When it comes to education, I have a well-rounded and unique perspective. I received a Catholic school education, I taught middle and high school history for two charter schools and I am currently a program director for a public...

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Do the Work! Great Teaching and Learning Is Critical to Being ‘Woke.’

December 7, 2020
by Rann Miller
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The recent “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” reunion show had me in my feelings. It was great to see the cast again and it was cool to see that Will Smith and Janet Hubert ended their 25+ years feud. My wife and I decided...

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Virtual or In-Person, Good Classroom Management Starts With Instruction

November 22, 2020
by Rann Miller
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Here’s a dirty little secret about teachers that few people care to admit: Many teachers with poor classroom management aren’t strong instructionally. I would never assume that a teacher without control of their classroom...

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If You’re Not Talking About Black Literacy, Then You Are Talking About The Wrong Stuff

November 11, 2020
by Rann Miller
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There are many phrases used in education circles; the phrase reading is fundamental must be one of the most used. I used to scoff at the phrase as a child. Sadly, it wasn’t until college where I actually believed...

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When it Comes to Cameras in Virtual Classrooms, Compromise Over Compliance

October 26, 2020
by Rann Miller
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For me, my home is a sacred place; not only because I am a person of faith but also because my home is an intimate and safe space where my relationships, culture and humanity is nurtured, affirmed and celebrated. I like to...

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All Money Ain’t Good Money; Teacher Pensions and the Private Prison Industry

October 18, 2020
by Rann Miller
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Growing up in the African-American community, one becomes intimately familiar with numerous time-honored phrases and colloquialisms. One such phrase was introduced to me as a teenager while walking to the corner bodega with a...

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