From kindergarten through eighth grade, I was bused to Frank W. Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy, a magnet school in Chicago’s Brighton Park community. I lived and grew up in Englewood–a predominantly...
When teaching English Language Learners (ELLs), the most important and beneficial thing you can do is put yourself in their shoes. Imagine moving to a foreign country, one whose language you don’t...
It’s no secret that education in the city of Newark has had a tumultuous history. It’s a history with a complex narrative—going from a distinguished district to a state takeover, and now, thanks to...
The U.S. Women's National Team is making a high-profile run through the World Cup, but overall girls aren't getting the same chances on the field as their male classmates. At high schools across the...
Legendary actress Meryl Streep recently garnered a considerable amount of media attention during a Vanity Fair panel about the second season of HBO’s series “Big Little Lies.” Much to the surprise of...
