anti-racism
Women's History Month Is a Time for Young Girls to See Themselves
March is Women’s History Month. For those of us who are history buffs and/or have the job of teaching history, these themed-month celebrations are handy for helping students learn about important...
anti-racism
What Does Black History Mean to a Futuristic Black Girl?
For some young Blacks of this age, it’s hard to look at the past and connect with it. Most kids spend Black History Month thinking about our enslaved ancestors, remembering (if we’re old enough)...
anti-racism
We're Teaching Black History Month All Wrong
News flash: We have been celebrating Black History Month all wrong. Black History Month (originally "Negro History Week") was started by Carter G. Woodson in 1915. He had a very simple theory to...
anti-racism
My Name Is My Name, So Put Some ‘Spect On It
Recently I had the privilege of meeting with a group of phenomenal educators, and we played a simple game: sharing the stories behind our names. What should have been a moment of reflection and pride...
Educational Opportunity
ChatGPT Lied To Me About Charter Schools
Charter schools segregate Black and other minority students and worsen economic and racial isolation. That “fact” was given to me by the artificial “intelligence” of ChatGPT. A few days ago, I asked...
Teaching
Teaching Critical Thinking? Start with Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance gave America the discussion starter it needs right now, and it reminded many educators of the best ingredients for a lesson plan. Rich in...
