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It’s up to You to Hold Your School Board Accountable

A few years ago, my son brought home his 6th progress report and I had to ask myself how a school system that spends...

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...

Student Outcomes Must Be a School Board’s Top Priority

A school board has several responsibilities. They set the vision and goals for the district. They approve policies and the budget. They hire, evaluate, and can...

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...

Who Is Accountable When Our Children Can’t Read?

I have friends and adversaries alike who post that homework is harmful, that children should only learn inside the school building, and that practice...

We Must Reclaim the Soul of Teaching

There has been a persistent habit in education to describe teaching as a calling. I understand where that language comes from. I have felt...

A Viral “Can You Read?” Moment Shows It Takes a Village To Get Our Youth Literate

A senior at Preparatory Charter High School in South Philadelphia walked through his school with an index card and asked classmates to read a...

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...
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