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‘Subgroup’ Isn’t Just a Term for Data Nerds, It’s a Key to Social Justice and Equity

States across the country are working to develop their new school accountability systems as required by the new federal education law, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Education advocates,...

U.S. Department of Education

A Simple Idea for Improving Teacher Prep

Decision-making in the 21st century is guided by data. Whether buying a car or selecting a doctor, we have access to a vast amount of information at our fingertips regarding quality, performance and...

Special Education

Here's How We Keep Kids in School and Stop Chronic Absenteeism

Each year, the best part of my job is shaking the hands of our almost 8,000 high school graduates. I get to meet amazing students and their families who are eager to begin the next chapter of their...

California

California Families Need Clear School Quality Reports, Not a Rubik's Cube

California is currently revamping its school quality reports, moving away from abstract, numerical values of school quality to a set of more comprehensive ratings. It comes a little over a year after...

Poverty

Here's What I Learned as the Token Latino Student in College

Looking back at my experience as a first-generation college student, I admittedly had no clue what I was doing. I nodded my head and asked questions without making it obvious that I didn’t know what...

LGBTQ

Here’s How We Help Our Students Take ‘Pride’ in Who They Are

Coming out is never simple or easy, but it’s especially tough when you’re a teacher. The first time I “came out” to my students, it was a disaster. I was getting married in a neighboring state over...

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