Philadelphia has a data problem, and the district’s regression from transparently reporting on student achievement by race and ethnicity is not only a cause for concern but also an intentional move to hide poor performance...
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As a charter school leader of color, I have learned that many people who weigh in on school discipline don’t know what they’re talking about. I’ve listened to countless folks expound on theories, rarely capturing what it...
“Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” -James Baldwin For this mom, being the founder and a very conscious, unapologetic Black parent leader of an...
In 2014, Citizen Stewart wrote about an event that deserves much attention. This morning, David Hardy pointed out that we are nearing the 50th anniversary of this event and well worthy of revisiting it and learning from one...
My friend, and well-respected veteran educator, Nathan Bowling dedicated a poignant blog to his friends (and Black and Brown families everywhere) who had to face White backlash for doing what they thought was right for their own...