Chicago
Here's What I Told My Students After 'Karen From Mike Bloomberg's Campaign' Texted Me
Last week, I received a text from “Karen from Mike Bloomberg’s campaign.” She wrote that “with so much at stake, Americans deserve a Democratic candidate who can beat Donald Trump” and asked if I...
student success
Black and Latino Students Are Locked Out of Advanced Classes While White Students Reap the Benefits
In schools across America, Black and Latino students are being pushed into less advanced courses, while their White peers reap the benefits of taking advanced classes, setting them up for better...
student loans
I Refuse to Trick Latinx Educators Into Entering a Profession That Doesn’t Support Them
I was a Latinx teacher. I loved it. I couldn’t afford to stay in it, but you need to, and I’ll help. I grew up in Florida and never once had a Latinx teacher. I did, however, have a teacher who told...
student success
These Are the Students Who Inspired Us This Decade
With the end of the year fast approaching—and with it the closing of a decade—it is the perfect opportunity to look back and reflect on some of the stories we've had the privilege of sharing and...
student success
Teaching English Language Learners Starts With Putting Yourself in Their Shoes
When teaching English Language Learners (ELLs), the most important and beneficial thing you can do is put yourself in their shoes. Imagine moving to a foreign country, one whose language you don’t...
Poverty
How We Can Empower Girls Through Sports
The U.S. Women's National Team is making a high-profile run through the World Cup, but overall girls aren't getting the same chances on the field as their male classmates. At high schools across the...