Teaching
We Must Integrate Data Literacy Into Teacher Prep, And It's Easier Than You Think
When my colleagues and I asked a group of pre-service teachers to graph and make a claim about data, the response we got surprised us. “Data exploration is completely new to me,” said a college...
Teaching
Black History Must Include the Heroic Black Soldiers of WW II
“Pop-Pop, did Black soldiers like you actually fight in World War II?” My grandfather, a WWII U.S Army combat veteran, lifted his shirt to reveal the scar left by the shrapnel that destroyed one of...
Teaching
Here's Why I Teach Black History All Year Long
Like many of my students, I look forward to Black History Month in February, when schools and organizations across the country celebrate and honor the contributions of Black Americans and others of...
COVID-19
Here's How We Turn Our Teacher Crisis Into an Education Moonshot
It is no secret that education in America finds itself in a moment of dire reckoning. According to the NEA, more than half of teachers anticipate leaving the profession earlier than they had...
CRT
Indiana's Educational Gag-Order Bill Isn't About Curriculum. It's About Control.
Granted, we’ve experienced a plethora of “what the fuck” moments as educators over the past couple of years, but this new Indiana House Bill 1134, which is requiring teachers to submit a full year’s...
Teaching
4 Ways to Cultivate 'the Spark' for Black and Brown Boys
As I think about Black History Month and what it means to me, I remember another day in February, 10 years ago. February 26, 2012, is a hard date for me to forget. My little brother was turning five...