What Teachers Need To Reach At-risk Students

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What teachers need to reach at-risk students

Q&A with Rodney Robinson

By Learning Forward and

Categories: Career pathways, Personalization, Teacher leadership

Vol. 40 No. 4

Rodney Robinson was named 2019 Teacher of The Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers. He teaches social studies and history to students in grades 6-12 at Virgie Binford Education Center, a school inside the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center in Virginia. He also works to develop alternative programs to prevent students from entering the school-to-prison pipeline. Robinson has been recognized for his culturally responsive and civics-focused teaching that includes engaging students in conversations about racism and the history of incarceration. He cites some of his proudest moments as seeing his students learn to advocate for themselves. Learning Forward recently asked Robinson to share his insights and advice about professional learning. Q: How has professional learning influenced your career? A: Professional learning has been

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