Nov 23, 2023Cultivating Compassion: Overcoming Guilt and Forging a New Vision for Our ChildrenIt all began when I received the news that my son had Down syndrome. I'll be honest, the initial shock brought about a flood of negative...
Aug 26, 2022Culturally Responsive Teaching is Nothing New. And it worked.CRT or Culturally Responsive Teaching may feel like the new and overly politicized buzzword right now. However, these intentional...
Jan 18, 2022OPINION: A former middle school principal looks back on ‘gimmicky mistakeI followed the well-worn path for making urban schools “safe” or “great” — ensuring Black and Latinx children receive constant...
Dec 17, 2021Quit Resetting. Start Rethinking. Every new year is filled with audacious promises to better oneself. According to the Washington Post, 40% of Americans make New Year’s...
Apr 5, 2021OPINION: Black History Month Is Over, But It Shouldn't Be— Because Students Live Black HistoryToo often, young people of color are asked to assimilate or lose their cultural identity in order to succeed in school (and later, as adults