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I’m Sorry (But Not Sorry) My Child Isn’t Going to Zoom Detention
Last week, social media was ablaze due to a parent’s frustration about a consequence her child received. Uju Anya went on to explain how the…

Parent Partnerships Are Key to Student Success
The Center for Universal Education at Brookings recently released survey results about parents’ beliefs and goals for their children’s education. Almost 25,000 parents across ten…

Women’s History Month Is Not Just for Female Students
March is Women’s History Month. This is the time of the year where we take a step back and make sure that we are honoring…

What Will Happen in Your School When Black History Month Is Over?
Black History Month is quickly coming to a close. This month is a time to highlight Black excellence and remind us all that Black history…

For Black History Month, Start with Local History
February is Black History Month. It is a time to highlight Black excellence and learn about Black people who have made a difference. It’s also…

Will Your Black Teachers Still Matter When Black History Month Is Over?
The protests and activism that took place last year had an impact on schools. School districts are adding diversity, equity, and inclusion roles and stating…

5 Ways to Make Black Lives Matter at School
The societal turmoil, protests, and unrest—all a cry for justice. The focus is on Black lives; however, this goes beyond Black lives being protected from…

There Is a Right Way to Process Current Events With Your Students
The certification of the electoral votes from the 2020 election was already going to be a contentious issue, but the events that transpired go far…

School Leadership After COVID Starts With Grace, Patience, Empathy and Flexibility
It was Friday, March 13, 2020, and I was sitting in my office, after the building had cleared, in disbelief at how everything had changed…

It’s Not a Radical Idea to Let Students Keep the Technology and Internet
COVID-19 has been a disaster for virtually every institution and education is no exception. With that being said, there has been one positive development—the proliferation…