As I listen to one of my favorite songs by the prolific rap artist Jay-Z, I reminisce on how the words in the chorus will forever motivate me as a first-generation college student from New Orleans. “Some how, some way, we gotta make it up the hood, someday.” For nearly thirty years, Jay-Z has been […]
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How the NBA’s Jaylen Brown’s Story… signifies the intentional demise of Black kids in America’s schools
“My teacher said she will look me up in the Cobb county jail in 5 years… Wow!” This was a quote published to Twitter, now X, in 2014. It was posted by a young Black man named Jaylen Brown, who graduated from Wheeler High School in Georgia. He grew up in a diverse community in […]
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Hey, Tech, Leave Those Kids Alone!
One semester into the school year, the students greeted me with embellished tales of all they had learned in the first three units they covered in 7th-grade math—I didn’t tell them they should’ve worked through five units by that point. With new students and a new school district, I used tech to devise a four-question […]
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July Self-Care Calendar
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Replay: Trends in Special Education: Rethinking Supports in a Post-COVID World
Are you seeking innovative ways to support students receiving special education services in school and at the district levels? Join our engaging webinar and delve into the world of evidence-based solutions to close the achievement gaps for our students serviced with IEPs and 504s. Explore how these collaborative supports can help propel your students forward. […]
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EARTH DAY: Free Download and Resources
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, emerged as a global environmental movement in response to growing concerns about pollution, environmental degradation, and the need for conservation efforts. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin conceived the idea for Earth Day, inspired by anti-war protests, and sought to harness the energy of grassroots activism to raise awareness […]
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How Principals Should Model NCAA Women’s Basketball Post Conferences to Cultivate Effective, Culturally Intelligent Teachers
Every March, the NCAA March Madness showcases the best and brightest in women’s basketball to millions of viewers. And every year, principals and administrators observe teachers for at least 45 minutes to grade their effectiveness as teachers. This is such a high-stakes procedure, as anything can happen that would make the most effective teacher, look […]
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One Size Fits All Been Trash: Curating and cultivating mastery is the new drip
Curating and cultivating mastery is like planting seeds in a garden; it requires patience, care, and a keen eye for nurturing potential. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires special education services to support learners in three specific areas: advanced educational opportunities, employment, and increased independence. As a special education teacher, As a Teacher of […]