COVID-19
As a Mom, I’m Scared AF About Schools Reopening
With the reopening of school approaching, I can’t lie, I’m scared AF! As a parent, it is my job to keep my babies educated and safe. I’m very concerned about how my children will get the proper...
Charter Schools
Black Lawmakers Must Prioritize Educational Opportunity for Black Families
For millions of K-12 students, the pandemic has led to unprecedented interruptions of critical education and services. Many students will continue to fall behind and face stunted educational...
Teaching
If Keeping Great Teachers in the Classroom Is Important, Invest in Teacher Development
After eight years as a New York City high school social studies teacher, I thought my love of teaching and leadership would naturally lead me to serve as an administrator; I mean, that IS the...
bias
Teachers, Our Words Can Re-Traumatize Our Black Students
My educational journey started as a special education student, a label that I would maintain throughout my elementary school years. From first to fourth grade, I attended Laurel Elementary School in...
equity
Families Don't Have Tech Support They Need for Remote Learning
To create a truly successful distance learning program, you need more than just devices and connectivity. In the midst of the flurry of news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a parallel narrative has...
Teaching
How Do We Fix Racist White Teachers?
Can a white teacher still be decent at their job if they hold and express racist views? Educator Jay Wamsted joined Chris Stewart for a special edition of “Education is Power” on the evening of July...
