Laura Waters
Was DeVos Really the 'Worst Secretary of Education Ever'?
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigned last night, citing Wednesday’s putsch at the Capitol, Trump’s incitement of violence, and her concern that “impressionable children are watching all of this.”...
opportunity gap
For 2021, We Need Real Strategies to Dismantle Racism in Schools
As educators, we’re taught to begin with the end in mind. To be successful, we need to know our intended outcome so we can backward plan how we will get there. I know that many educators looked...
Achievement Gap
Civil Rights Groups Insist on Testing: 'You Cannot Improve What You Do Not Measure.'
Even a broken clock is right twice a day. In this case, the clock is soon-to-be-Ex-Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, who has told states that she won’t issue waivers for standardized tests this...
Joe Biden
Who Will Be the Next Secretary of Education? Here's a Different Take.
Even before President-elect Joe Biden offered his inspiring remarks to the nation this weekend, the social media posts declaring, “Bye, Betsy” clearly signaled that the education community was...
Joe Biden
An Election Alone Fixes Nothing. So, What's Next?
The people of the United States have voted to replace Donald Trump with Joe Biden. It is the first step in repairing the massive rifts in our democratic society. This moment feels good to those...
Chicago
Advocating for My Students Requires Being Political on My Own Time
With election season upon us, like clockwork, the collective efforts to stifle the political opinions of educators has begun. Navigating this climate requires a nuanced dance, as we strive to...