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We Knew the School Wasn’t Working for Our Kids So We Fixed It
There is something oddly beautiful about realizing that something isn’t right with education in your community. I have never been one to shine light on…

My Mission to Educate Black Children Hasn’t Changed Now That I’m in a Charter School
As an educator, my focus is always on kids and how to help them reach their full potential. And as a Black man in New…

This New Orleans School Was Failing Students and Families. One Year Later It’s Off the Charts.
When I was growing up, my biggest obstacle to academic success was my self-esteem, which held me back from trying hard in school. Although my…

Schools Can Help Fix Poverty, But Not by Themselves
During my career I have had the opportunity to work with many exceptional students, but one in particular stands out in my mind. Within our…