Diversity

Teachers Must Plant Seeds of Truth, Even as the System Fights It

Not long ago, I was in a conversation with a veteran social studies teacher preparing a lesson on Reconstruction who asked me a question...

Our Kids Need Us to Fight For Black History In Schools

As a student, Black history gave me a sense of pride and belonging in my community, even though my knowledge was nowhere near as...

“Rigorous” Education Includes Anti-Racist Teaching

The claim that anti-racist education has undermined academic achievement rests on a misunderstanding that continues to shape how we talk about schools. It assumes...

What Malcolm X Would Demand of Black Principals

Malcolm X’s birthday should make Black school leaders sit with a difficult question. Not simply whether or not we have enough Black principals, but...

We Need Courageous Black Leadership in Education

Black educators are often expected to lead without ever being allowed the full protection of leadership. We are called on to steady schools, mentor...

“Race or Class?” Is the Wrong Question

There are moments in this work where the tension is no longer theoretical. I have experienced this most clearly not only in classrooms, but...

America Uses the Myth of “Personal Responsibility” as Cover for Anti-Blackness

Public conversations about inequality in the United States often return to a familiar explanation. When communities experience persistent poverty, struggling schools, or unstable housing,...

Black Studies Should Guide How We Structure Curriculum

In many classrooms, curriculum is treated as a matter of coverage. Units are organized around topics, lessons are paced according to standards, and assessments...

“Race-Blind” Teacher Recruitment Perpetuates Inequality

Recently, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) released a white paper arguing that teacher diversity should be pursued without race-conscious approaches. The paper further argues...

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