ShaRhonda Knott-Dawson
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…
11 Inspiring Stories That Got Us Through 2018
We made it through 2018, perhaps a little bruised but as energized as ever to tackle the challenges in education in the year to come.…
‘Twas the Night Before the IEP Meeting
November is IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meeting time for most parents. This is dedicated to all of the parents preparing for their yearly IEP meetings.…
Chrissy Teigen Inspires ‘Say My Name Right’ Challenge in Schools
This week, the Twitterverse exploded when Chrissy Teigen—supermodel, social justice activist, wife to the first Black male EGOT winner, John Legend, and Twitter bad-ass—confessed, that…
What Happened to Serena Williams at the U.S. Open Happens to Black Girls in School Every Day
Serena Williams, decidedly the greatest athlete of our generation, is no stranger to the obstacles of being a strong, Black woman. This past weekend at…
A Back-to-School Love Letter to Parents of Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities
Dear Fellow Parent Warriors, While every parent has strong feelings as a new school year approaches—excitement, nerves, even a little worry—our special tribe of parents…
What Kids Want Teachers to Know Before the First Day of School
Back to school time makes everyone a little nervous: parents, teachers, staff and especially students. Conventional wisdom tells us that students are primarily worried about…
Why Waste Time With School, Just Send Black Kids Right to Jail
Outrage: Just Send Black Kids Right to Jail Clinton Stanley Sr. couldn’t understand. “You deny a kid an education on his hair?” This was Clinton…
Summer Is Tough for Parenting a Child With Disabilities But It’s Also an Opportunity
As a parent of a daughter with a disability, I feel like I am in a perpetual state of learning tips from the “experts.” Having…
16 Amazing Black Men and Their Advice for Young Students
Father’s Day is a day to celebrate all the wonderful fathers in the world. However, for Black people, Father’s Day has too often turned into…
