The Three Essentials of Teaching a Black History Class (Opinion)
In today’s classrooms, teaching Black history has become a challenge at best—and a dangerous proposition at worst. In many states, politicians have […]
Don’t Blame ‘Science of Reading’ for Low Scores (Opinion)
With the recent release of the National Assessment of Educational Progress results, some may be tempted to make sweeping curricular changes or […]
The Problem With Primary Sources in Black History Education (Opinion)
Are you prepared to put a primary source in context when teaching Black histories? I am asking this question because guidance on […]
Can’t Teach AP African American Studies? Start a Club (Opinion)
Shortly before the end of last school year, my district on California’s Central Coast made the decision to delay adopting a planned […]
Wondering How to Deal With AI in Your Classroom? Try These Ideas (Opinion)
Today’s post is the latest in a two-year series on artificial intelligence in the classroom. ‘These Tools Aren’t Magic’ Jane Rosenzweig is […]
What We Can All Learn From Black Women in Education (Opinion)
When I speak with elementary educators at conferences or professional learning sessions, I often encounter a Black history that begins and ends […]
What We Lose When We Only Teach ‘Respectable’ Black History (Opinion)
Several years ago, I developed a set of principles intended to center Black people’s humanity through their voices, experiences, and perspectives in […]
Trump’s Executive Orders Are Coming Fast. Here’s What Teachers Can Do (Opinion)
Last week, I published 10 Actions Teachers Can Take Now That Trump Is President. President Donald Trump’s executive orders have been coming […]
The One Quality That Every Great Teacher Shares (Opinion)
I remember sitting in an Intro to Education class as a college sophomore almost two decades ago, when our teacher (a retired […]
10 Actions Teachers Can Take Now That Trump Is President (Opinion)
Donald Trump is now president again. Asylum seekers, refugees, and transgender people immediately began to feel his impact. How can educators respond—in […]
One Thing We Get Wrong About Teaching Math (and How to Fix It) (Opinion)
When I was a new teacher, I wanted my students to see math not just as numbers and equations but as a […]
How Teachers Can Care for Their Students and Themselves This Year (Downloadable) (Opinion)
Welcome back, teachers! You and your students have just begun the often-challenging second half of the school year. I know. I’ve been […]
