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OPINION: Teachers Are Not a Monolith and We Should Stop Speaking About Them Like They Are
As a former teacher and school committee member and as the mother of three school-aged children, the lazy and often propaganda-laden way of speaking about teachers as some sort of monolith has always bothered me. Not only is it intellectually dishonest but it directly...
6 Tips for Teachers and Parents for a Successful Summer Break
Summer has begun and another academic year has officially ended…or so we educators like to say, “Tag parents! You’re it!” signed, one exhausted teacher. Truth be told, May is always a bittersweet month for myself and most educators alike. We’ve spent ten months with...
The Right of Parents of Color to Choose Quality Educational Options for Their Children Is Under Attack
I am unapologetically pro-school choice. Right now, parents’ right to choose the best school for their children is under attack. All parents, especially parents of color and parents living in poverty, need to pay attention to the foolishness taking place in California...
Segregation Isn’t the Problem in Schools; It’s Inequality
Sam McKenzie Jr has worked for the federal government and nonprofits to facilitate school renovations and community service. He lives in Baltimore, MD, and writes about racism and politics on Medium, you can follow and support his work on Patreon. The decision in...
Even Within Integrated Schools Black and Brown Students Are Left Behind
At every step of the civil rights movement, there were specific goals. Usually something high leverage that would have a huge impact. At first it was voting and the repeal of some Jim-crow laws but then the focused shifted to segregation. The theory being that if they...Recent Posts
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OPINION: Teachers Are Not a Monolith and We Should Stop Speaking About Them Like They Are
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