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Emmanuel-John Balmonte Batayola

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Chicago, Illinois

Emmanuel is a senior at Rickover Naval Academy and plans to attend University of Arizona in the fall.

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Posted May 1, 2015

Dear High School, We’re Breaking Up

May 1 marks a rite of passage for many high school seniors across America: National College Decision Day, where students…

By Emmanuel-John Balmonte Batayola

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Posted Sep. 18, 2020

Black Excellence Does Exist and It Lives in Our Kids

I’m guilty of saying Black boys and girls are failing in school—a good chunk of us are. Going forward, I’m committing to correcting that language…

By Tanesha Peeples

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Posted Sep. 17, 2020

Yes, White Teachers Still Need to Be Ready to Talk to Students About Race

“What’s the difference between a killing and a lynching?” The question popped up on my phone through the Google Hangouts app I installed in March.…

By Desiree Mitchel

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Posted Sep. 15, 2020

Kids Need to Write More. A Lot More.

Growing up with teachers for parents, my siblings and I were taught that writing is an indispensable skill. We attended rigorous schools and enrichment programs…

By Aigner Picou

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