Black History Is Part of Everything We Teach
by Michelle Ellis | 2.27.21
As teachers, it’s up to us to make sure our students learn their histories, especially our Black students – whose stories have never been centered in the curriculum.
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#WhyITeachNow: Because Teachers Have Never Been More Important
by Tiffany Alexander | 1.28.21
I’ve been teaching for 13 years, and I’ve done a little bit of everything: working in school communities as an English teacher, as a coach, as an instructional specialist.
#WhyITeachNow: To Make Sure Students Have a Voice in Reimagining Education
by Marquise Richards | 1.26.21
This school year, my students are facing major challenges. Everything is done over the screen, and some students prefer other modes of learning. Their homes aren’t designed to be full-time learning spaces. Some students feel like they’re being set up for failure.
#WhyITeachNow: To Make Education Personal for My Students
by Allie Alejandra | 1.25.21
If education doesn’t feel personal to my students, it won’t feel compelling or real – but if I can get them to connect with what they’re learning, I can inspire them to envision new possibilities for their lives.
A Student-Led Project Made Our School More Inclusive
by Kayla Rago | 6.21.20
Our project began with a student asking a question regarding the artwork displayed around our school. While looking at art with our media specialist, students couldn’t help but notice that the pictures hanging around our school represented mostly white people.
#DearTeachers: You Are Enough. We Are Going to Hold Each Other up Through This.
by Amy Campbell | 5.7.20
I woke up the other day, and I almost put dish soap in my coffee. I am a functioning person – really. Usually. But right now, we’re in a pandemic – we’re living and working through a traumatic experience.
#DearTeachers: Let’s Be Brave Before Perfect. We Were Built for This.
by Christina Torres | 5.5.20
None of us could have anticipated what we’re all going through right now. But here’s the truth: We were built to do this.
#DearTeachers: Trust in Your Own Teaching Magic
by LaVondia Menephee | 5.4.20
You know, when I learned we wouldn’t be going back to school this year, the first thing I did was sit at my kitchen table, and I felt like I couldn’t breathe.
Why I Start the School Year With a ‘Starbooks Cafe’
by LaQuisha Hall | 7.24.19
The majority of my scholars say they don’t have books at home that are relevant to their interests. They tell me they don’t think there are many books out there that they can connect with. That’s why I start the school year with a special event, which I call our ‘Starbooks Cafe.’
How I Build Community with ‘Smiles and Frowns’
by Monte Syrie | 5.16.19
I wanted a daily way to check in with kids, so I started a practice called ‘smiles and frowns.’ I started off this year telling kids, ‘There’s nothing more important than the humans in the room, so we start with the humans in the room.’
