School Discipline
Fixing School Discipline Policies Requires Listening and Looking at the Data
Research tells us that despite past efforts of educators and education advocates, Black and Latinx students are still consistently suspended at disproportionate rates. As districts…
When It Comes to Charter Schools, Bernie Sanders Needs to Learn From Black Families
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said he would use his power and platform to temporarily ban Black families from exercising the right to make choices about…
This County Made History and Elected Its First School Board Member of Color
On a cold December evening in Gwinnett County, Georgia, my mother and I rushed to find good seats in the auditorium of the J. Alvin…
Stop Giving White Kids a Slap on the Wrist for Being Racist
Ladies and gentlemen, the kids are not alright. In fact, they’re baby racists perpetuating hateful ideologies and getting away with it. Over the past few…
We Won’t Be Bullied by Unions or Any Other Anti-Choice Critics
You know, I find it real interesting that teachers are supposed to promote anti-bullying in schools but their unions constantly use bullying tactics to intimidate…
Black Lives Matter in Schools This Month and Every Damn Month
On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, I had the honor of speaking at the Black Lives Matter in Schools Week of Action rally. The audience was…
I Don’t Want More White Apologies in 2019 Just More Schools for Us By Us
Outrage: White People, Keep Your Apologies in 2019 Dear White people, I don’t want your apologies in 2019. Future BBQ Beckys, Corner Store Carolines, you…
What ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Means for My Black Daughters and the Schools They Attend
As the Black mother of two Black girls, I am always acutely aware of how Black girls are harmed in this society. However, there are…
Trump and DeVos Should Know What It Means for Our Students of Color When They Remove Discipline Guidance
The 2014 federal school discipline guidance—which the Federal School Safety Commission today said should be scrapped—isn’t just about policy and data, it’s about Gee. This…
6 Steps Towards Restorative Justice in Your School
In all the talk about the importance of reducing suspensions and other exclusionary discipline practices in schools, one question looms large for most educators and…
