California
My Science Teacher Told Me I Wasn't Going to College. Good Thing I Didn't Believe Him.
I grew up in East San Jose, where I attended our local traditional public schools. In elementary school, I received many awards for my academic achievements, but once I began my middle school...
Diversity
From Just Being Woke to Doing the Work of Recruiting Diverse Teachers
The data, the research, the demographics are all staggering and compelling. But nothing is more compelling than the actual experiences of teachers of color, who are sought after and fought over in...
student achievement
I'm an Immigrant and a Student and My Voice Matters
When I was about 7 years old, I immigrated to the United States from Mexico. It was 2008 and I arrived in New York City seeking a place known for its diversity and limitless opportunities. But once I...
anti-racism
Sesame Street' Just Missed a Big Opportunity to Support the LGBT+ Community
Recently, a whirlwind of controversy swirled around speculation that childhood favorites Bert and Ernie, of “Sesame Street,” might be partners—yes, a gay couple. In an interview with Queerty, Mark...
bias
Kanye Is Wrong About a Lot of Things But He Might Be Right About This
Outrage: The Constitution Doesn’t Care About Black People I think Kanye is suffering from that middle child syndrome where he feels like he’s not getting enough attention from his parents so he does...
Diversity
Trying to Promote Equity in Your School? Here Are 5 Things Anyone Can Do.
I just got back from an amazing professional learning session delivered by Kentucky State University’s Dr. Roger Cleveland. In the session, he had us do an equity activity that absolutely made my jaw...
