Sean Worley

Sean Worley has worked in urban education for the last five years as a high school science teacher and instructional coach. He started his career with Teach For America in Sacramento, California, but now serves his community in Washington, D.C. Sean received his master's in education policy from American University.

Posts By Sean Worley

Achievement Gap

Let's Get Real About Graduating Kids, Not Gaming Grad Rates

“Tyrone” sat across from me, leaning forward with his hands wringing in anxiety as I stared blankly at my computer screen. Staring back at me was Tyrone’s posted algebra grade. The course was...

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California

For Too Many Parents, 'Good Schools' Still Mean 'White Schools'

This post is part of a two-part series on what it means to be in a "good school." Read the second part here on how "good schools" should reflect the diversity of our country. When my family moved...

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Washington D.C.

Districts Must Get Creative to Eliminate Segregated Schools

This post is part of a two-part series on what it means to be in a "good school." Read the first part here on how "good schools" often mean "White schools." School segregation continues to plague our...

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