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
Category: Social Justice
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
Exploring Identity and Privilege
As I continue to grow as a teacher, I explore who and I am, and why I teach. Being a teacher is an important part
Rethinking Grit and the Classroom
The world of education is chock-full of buzz terms. There’s accountability, differentiation, scaffolding, progress monitoring, data–driven, college ready, and rigor… to name a few. The
Discussing Race in the Classroom
As a teacher you never know what type of question you’ll get. Regardless of the grade level, scholars ask what they will when the spirit
Black History Month: Getting Beyond Dr. King
I Have a Dream — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Refused to give up her seat — Rosa Parks The Problem We All Live With
Start a Conversation that Matters
Greetings! It seems like forever since I took to the blog with a little #realtaneshateachertalk to share! That doesn’t mean my wheels haven’t been spinning
Discriminating Teaching (and Practices)
Hey friends! I am back with another soulful post AKA one from the heart, chalked full of honesty, and vulnerability. I’m linking up with my
Thoughts on Managing Bias in the Classroom
I talk about race, class, privilege, and inclusiveness A LOT as a blogger. It’s my passion, and I am unapologetic about it. If we are
GUEST POST: Parenting & Compromise
I want to introduce you to one of my FAVORITE families. Chrissy and Lisa are both educators, and they have two beautiful children, Jonas and
