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Stop Blaming Charter Schools for the Failures of Traditional Public Schools
Let’s please stop blaming charter schools for school failure. I know we’re easy targets, but I assure you that education is just outright bad for PoC. Pundits that are against charter schools and school choice have stated: “Black and LatinX parents aren’t smart...
Trump Wants to Build a Wall. So do Philadelphia’s Suburban School Districts
Affluent people love their walls. They’re willing to spend tons of money to create a barrier between them and people who “look different.” The current administration’s push to build a border wall didn’t come out of nowhere, this is what affluent people do. We saw this...
How are We Empowering Girls in the Classroom?
March is Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month is an opportunity to highlight the trailblazing women who broke through barriers and glass ceilings. Even though we say that women can do anything, are we creating classroom environments that send that message to...
College Admission Scandal Shows How Wealthy Families Continue to Game the System
If you know anything about the fight for educational equity in this country, you know that many people feel like the school system is rigged. Recently, we got proof. An FBI investigation revealed that some wealthy and high-profile parents, such as Lori Loughlin and...
