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The Role of a School Leader In Setting A School’s Culture

January 12, 2021
by Sharif El-Mekki
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Modeling Behavior, Consistency, Collective Accountability, and Relationship building You can’t hate the roots of a tree and not hate the tree.—Malcolm X Being a principal is a rewarding profession. It is also one of the...

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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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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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“Unintended” Messaging About Black (Male) Teachers

September 21, 2020
by Rann Miller
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Teachers who establish meaningful relationships with their students should be celebrated and modeled after. However, social media has a way of turning any narrative on its head; making teachers overnight sensations for sharing...

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Principals, I Am Not Your Magical Negro

September 16, 2020
by Rann Miller
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For many schools, having a Black man in their buildings often means having a disciplinarian in their school to supervise Black students, particularly Black male students. Sometimes, schools specifically hire Black men to dole out...

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A Comprehensive Response to COVID-19 Must Include Culturally Responsive Educators

April 19, 2020
by Rann Miller
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That educators are culturally competent matters more than ever. COVID-19 has upended the school year for students nationwide and educators are working diligently to assure that quality learning opportunities continue for...

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If the Teachers of Color at Your School Are Invisible to You, Why Would They Stay?

January 8, 2020
by Keisha Rembert
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I reread it slower this time, an email sent to 40+ staff members with the subject line, Congrats and Great Work, from my principal. The email was a glowing account of one of my colleagues’ recent...

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Four Ways That Any Educator Can Affirm, Protect, & Honor the Humanity of Black Students

November 2, 2019
by Rann Miller
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Years ago, my then-four-year-old son and I were watching Black-ish. As Junior, a character played by Marcus Scribner, was talking on the show, my son said to me, “Daddy, Junior is my favorite character...

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Wanna Know Why We’re Struggling to Keep Teachers in Our Most Vulnerable Schools?

June 6, 2019
by Zachary Wright
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A recent article from the Philadelphia Inquirer revealed truths that, while saddening, troubling and infuriating, were not exactly surprising. High teacher turnover hurts kids and diminishes their likelihood of...

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