CCSA’s New Report Affirms That We Need to Increase the Number of School Leaders of Color
I don’t remember having a teacher, let alone a school leader, who looked like me, spoke like me, or sharedRead More…
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We Should Restructure High School to Cater to the Strengths of Our Students
An ideal education for my children would be one in which the instruction being provided to them would put aRead More…
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Your School Environment is Yours: How I Made the Transition from Middle to High School
The transition from middle to high school is challenging for most, if not all students. Mine wasn’t any different. IRead More…
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LeBron’s I Promise School Where “Nothing is given. Everything is earned.”
One year after opening, LeBron’s I Promise School is thriving. In just one year, ninety percent (90%) of the studentsRead More…
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Challenging Teacher Tenure: Parents Should Have Access to Teacher Evaluations
As a parent and advocate, I want access to the evaluations for my child’s instructors. It’s time to open upRead More…
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Rethinking Student Accomplishment: What Does It Mean To Be Successful?
The ultimate goal in life is to be successful. As a teacher, I hope that all my students are successfulRead More…
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Let’s Debunk the Poverty of Ambition Myth and Talk About Family Engagement Strategies
When I say family engagement, I don’t just mean volunteerism or the compliance based family engagement structures like Schoolsite CouncilRead More…
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Building a Bridge from the Class to My Home: KIPP 101 and KIPP 201 Orientations
I want to thank the entire KIPP Heritage team, the teachers especially for giving parents tips to help our KIPPstersRead More…
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5 Steps to Keep Your Student Motivated To Complete Work At the End of the School Year
We are about two months away from the end of the school year, and I am sure that your studentRead More…
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Mrs. First Grade Teacher: Despite The Disservice You Provided, My Daughter Is Succeeding In College
My 20-year-old daughter, Mailey is in her 3rd year of college, and I’m very proud of her. When I thinkRead More…
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