Each September, my ninth-graders insist they do not like poetry. And each June, they leave my class as fledgling poets. They come to not only enjoy reading poetry but also creating it because they...
How long do you try a thing before you admit it’s not working and switch up your plan? If you accept the premise that racial achievement gaps have been the driving force to improve academic...
When teachers of color are in the classroom, all students thrive through greater classroom engagement, higher academic achievement and increased cross-cultural interactions. Yet, despite the fact...
After a pandemic that has wreaked havoc on a generation of students, teachers are being pushed to the brink. To ease the burden on teachers and accelerate learning recovery, we must tap into the most...
Hey Shawnta! How do I tell my principal that I don’t want to sponsor an after-school activity? That’s easy. Just say no. Okay … stay with me. If you are asking this question, the real question might...
