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It Will Take More Than a Name Change to Rid Your School of White Supremacy

There is a myriad of disparities and gaps that exist in our society, placing people of color at a disadvantage. We are seeing this play out in real-time with the COVID-19 pandemic, as the coronavirus...

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Charter Schools

Black Lawmakers Must Prioritize Educational Opportunity for Black Families

For millions of K-12 students, the pandemic has led to unprecedented interruptions of critical education and services. Many students will continue to fall behind and face stunted educational...

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Families Don't Have Tech Support They Need for Remote Learning

To create a truly successful distance learning program, you need more than just devices and connectivity. In the midst of the flurry of news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a parallel narrative has...

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Women Are Disrespected Every Day in America, But That Doesn't Mean I'll Stop Fighting It

This week, Representative Ted Yoho called his colleague in the House of Representatives, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a “fucking bitch.” So not only have we completely thrown out the rule...

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Education Advocates Need to Look in the Mirror When It Comes to Equity and Racial Justice

As protests give way to policy debates in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, while a true and full reckoning with our country's original sin still feels far off, it seems like more people than ever...

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School Choice

Here's Why 'Work Hard, Be Nice' Isn't Enough

I am a KIPP alumnus, former teacher, a life-long KIPPster and I am in full support of KIPP’s decision to change their motto, “Work hard. Be nice.” Last week, I read a couple of critical opinion...

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