equity
3 Things That Could Help Get More Girls In STEM
In middle school, I was the girl who would rather figure out math problems over discussing the latest fashion trends or lip gloss shade. Despite my infatuation with math and science and the fact that...
STEM
I Want to #RemakeLearning to Ensure My Sons Can Thrive in an Ever-Changing World
The children of 1960s-era civil rights-leading parents, my siblings and I were always told that the key to success in life is education. Amid marching with Dr. King in Montgomery and meeting Malcolm...
STEM
Can America Follow Nevada's Lead in Giving Students Recession-Proof Job Skills?
Nevada was the fastest growing state for decades. Jobs were plentiful, housing affordable and taxes low. Tourists streamed to the entertainment capital of the United States. But things changed....
School Choice
Mashea Ashton Talks Newark, Cory Booker and the Challenges of Launching Her Own School
Mashea Ashton tells the truth, even when it’s hard. Almost three years ago, when she moved to Washington, D.C., to be closer to family, she initially rejected the idea of opening her own charter...
Teaching
I #LoveTeaching Because I Craft Tomorrow's Heroes, Today
A few years ago, I asked one of my students, JC, why he kept working through the difficulties of creating experiences for a holographic headset, because I always find it inspiring when students keep...
STEM
My Student Turned His Life Around Thanks to Hands-On Learning
When I first met Oscar, a junior at Health & Science High School in Beaverton, Oregon, he was an extremely disengaged, cynical young man. He skipped school all the time and when he did show up, he...