Five Alternatives for Suspension
My team is working on this list to improve our school community. We’ve read the books and know the statistics and solutions take time and
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Misconceptions about Suspension
Brought this over from Instagram. It’s a truly personal post that reflect my thoughts as a first year principal. As a principal, one of the
Social Justice Themes & Secondary ELA
Well, 2020 has been a season of learning and critically evaluating our teaching and life practices. As our world works to heal and continuously improve,
White Supremacy Culture
What norms and unwritten rules does your school adhere to and why? Who do these “codes of conduct” benefit? Who do they marginalize? What can
Reflect, Learn, & Be an Anti-Racist Teacher
A few days ago, I posted some reflections about the book Teach Like a Champion on Instagram. My post reflected years of dissecting and
Honoring Juneteenth in the Classroom
Juneteenth was absent from my K-12 school experience. The first time I learned about Juneteenth, I was a college sophomore. It was 2002, and I
Anti-Bias/Anti-Racist Work is Priceless
Y’all realize you can’t buy #antiracism, right? – Tiffany Jewell There’s something about the current times that has me in my feelings and my mind
A to Z Anti-bias/Anti-racist micro moments
One question I often receive is “what are anti-bias and anti-racist actions I can take on a daily basis?” A great question, but I am
Understanding Colorism in the Classroom
“Why are the girls wearing their hoodies outside?” A few years ago, while teaching in Florida I had an interesting encounter with my principal. The
Black Lives Matter and the Classroom
In the daily grind of teaching, we can get stuck in neutral when it comes to seemingly controversial issues. This is the point where our
