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The Comfort with Racism’s Intentionality

A while ago, Philadelphia Inquirer education reporter, Melanie Burney, shed light on a truth many folks are already aware of: Black and Latino students...

Protect Ya Neck

I am a boxing fan. Recently, Philadelphia’s own Jaron Ennis successfully defended his welterweight championship in the city. But who knew the undercard was...

Making All Elections Teachable Moments: Before, During, and After

Since 2000, every presidential election has been labeled the most consequential election of our lifetime. The 2000 presidential election was a hotly contested battle between...

Halloween: A Time To Learn Black Resistance

Another Halloween has dawned upon us. Depending on how you look at it, Halloween a time for children of all ages to dress up and...

In Tribute To Frankie Beverly

It is often said that Blackness is not a monolith. This may be true about most things. But when it comes to soul music,...

How Schools Can Ease the Stress

I love my children—the children I helped create. They can be a handful, but I cannot imagine life without them. However, raising them in...

The Lessons That Adorn My Classroom Walls

Early in my teaching career, I was a push-in teacher. It wasn’t because of my content but more out of necessity. Space was often...

Acknowledgment over Appropriation: How White Teachers Can Build Meaningful Connection with Black Students

As an educator, I am privileged to work with Black students. Unfortunately, I was, more often than not, the only Black man teacher in...

Prioritize Relationships And Then Routines And Rules

The start of the new school year is an opportunity to establish new connections with a different set of students and start afresh. Starting...

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