It’s Pretty Simple: Speak Up for Black Lives Right Now
I know it’s been said, even by me, that silence is complicity. However, I understand that some of us areRead More…
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Reflections of a San Diego Educator on the Temporary Closure of the U.S.-Mexico Border
The alert arrived on my phone slightly after noon on Sunday, US-Mexican Border closed. My heart sunk for many reasons.Read More…
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I Taught My Students About Institutionalized Racism & The Reactions Were Surprising
Over the last several weeks, I have been teaching a unit titled “Racial Profiling.” A broad overview for this unitRead More…
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We Need Clarity About the Federal Law Requiring All Children on U.S. Soil to Receive Free Public Education, Regardless of Immigration Status
Students in Detroit are fighting in federal court for access to literacy. We are living in a chaotic and truly shamefulRead More…
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Pro Tip: Your Privilege is Random, but Inequality is Systemic
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their CreatorRead More…
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