Stories

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...

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...

State data collection systems failing students in juvenile detention

California is failing to provide a high-quality education to students in the juvenile justice system by not addressing the inadequacies of academic data collection practices, according to a recent...

Fostering Meaningful School-Home Connections

In the education world, schools recognized November as Family Engagement Month, an initiative to strengthen the bonds between schools and families. While this is always an important topic, in the...

equity

Embrace “Uncomfortability” in Support of Marginalized Students

It can be overwhelming to keep track of the seemingly daily acts of injustice that affect our education system, and it’s just as hard to know how to address these issues. Banned book lists populate...

EdTech

Optimizing Data Management Can Accelerate Educational Equity

When managed correctly, educational data can provide educators and administrators with tools to effectively personalize learning plans, manage academic interventions, support students’ wellness, and...