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Jayden Jackson is not just mowing lawns; he is paving the way for a brighter future for himself and his family.

The path forward requires not just symbolic gestures but meaningful actions that address the full complexity of identity and oppression in our schools and society.

The return to “normal” after the pandemic was never about building something better—it was a return to the same old system, exposing the lie that meaningful change was ever intended. Communities of color have long been promised a truly equitable and responsive education, only to be denied again and again.

Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison's words would have made her a literary giant no matter what, but her position as one of our country's 'most-banned' authors gives her an arguably more important distinction: as a teacher of a progressive and critical citizenry. Take a look at this sample of banned Morrison books and you'll notice a pattern:

Imagine a doctor knowing vital, life-saving information about your health, but not sharing it with you. It would be not only unacceptable, it would be grounds for dismissal. Choosing not to act, when the data shows that the health of an individual or communities is spiraling out of control is a dereliction of duty. Currently,

He concluded: “There isn't—and never was—one way to be an American, and our civics curriculum and pedagogy should reflect that.”

For white teachers working with diverse classrooms, understanding how to connect with students of color, support their social-emotional needs, and communicate effectively with families is critical.

When I invite teachers to rethink how they teach Columbus at our semiannual UnColumbus Day Symposium in Philadelphia, many teachers think it's not for them. “I don't teach about Columbus. I don't even mention him.” They tell me. “I just say, ‘I'll see you Tuesday!'”

Thanksgiving is upon us—in the air, in the trees, in the longer nights, and anticipation of a long weekend. But also in the grocery stores and in our schools. Thanksgiving has been distilled into a hardly visible holiday in schools, one that rarely drives curricular instruction. And yet, when we do mention it, it is almost entirely

As we wrap up 2024, we're looking back on the TikToks that stopped your scroll and earned the most views, hearts, and comments. It's actually something we love to do! It helps us get to know you and understand the issues in education you care about most.