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School Quality

8 Things That Make a Good School

Educators have difficulty agreeing upon what makes a “good school.” My thoughts about this topic have continued to change as I progressed through K-12, earned my bachelor’s degree, began teaching,...

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EdTech

Literacy Ed Tech Can Provide Invaluable Support At Home

I taught middle school English for years. I was an elementary literacy coach and an elementary librarian. My sons really had no choice but to love reading and learn how to read. What if you aren’t a...

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education policy

2024 is the Year to End Hair Politics In Schools

When stories of hair politics go viral, people are outraged for a moment, but the student at the center of the incident is quickly forgotten and the masses move on to the next topic to rage about....

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artificial intelligence

An Educator’s Tips for Navigating the AI Revolution

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into education has ushered in a wave of excitement and uneasiness among educators and students alike. We must adapt rather than ban the usage of AI out of...

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Literacy

Elevate Teacher Preparation Standards to Safeguard Children's Literacy

In a critical examination of our education system, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) revealed a disconcerting reality that demands immediate attention: the precarious state of our...

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Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

Say Your Colleagues’ Names Correctly

For years, I have advocated for why it's essential to say students’ names correctly. And while I spoke out for teachers to pronounce student names correctly, I was still fighting for people to say my...

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