equity
Discussing White Privilege in an All-White Class Is Uncomfortable. Do It Anyway.
With so many pressing education issues on our collective agenda, it is important that we don’t ignore the national conversation on race that erupted during the summer months. The murder of George...
California
Better Late Than Never, OUSD Commits to Housing on Unused Properties
In California, growing numbers of school districts are putting their vacant land and buildings to work to house vulnerable students and families. In November, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)...
CRT
Here's Why 'No Politics in the Classroom' Isn't Working for Marginalized Students
Which of the following is too political to be displayed in a public school teacher’s classroom? We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. One nation, under God, with...
Achievement Gap
Education for Black Kids Cannot Look the Same as It Did in 2020
We lost so many lives this year—lives that could’ve been saved if people just gave a damn for once. And I’m not referring to the close to 300 thousand Americans who have succumbed to the coronavirus....
Teaching
You Aren't a 'Woke' Teacher if Your Students Aren't Learning
The recent “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” reunion show had me in my feelings. It was great to see the cast again and it was cool to see that Will Smith and Janet Hubert ended their 25+ year feud. My wife...
Teaching
Black Students Are Waiting for a 'Jingle Jangle' Moment
“Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” is a new Christmas movie on Netflix that premiered earlier this month. The movie begins with two children sitting in front of the fireplace and then their...
