Search Result (2487)
Practical tools for improving equity and dismantling racism in schools
Racial equity is a deep-seated value for principals Andrea Steele of Tucson, Arizona, Samuel Etienne of Elizabeth, New Jersey, and Eliza Loyola of Austin, Texas. As they strive to fulfill these values..
Professional learning and equity directors work hand-in-hand
In the Lexington Public Schools, outside of Boston, Massachusetts, we pride ourselves on being innovative. One of our core values encourages us to “embrace your revolutionary spirit,” harkening ba..
‘Let’s get ready to work even harder’ for Indigenous students
Within weeks of school building closings in spring 2020, it became clear to many educators that the fear and isolation experienced by students and educators would force changes to schooling in way..
The revolutionary act of teaching Black children superbly
James Baldwin, in his “Talk to Teachers,” describes effective teaching as a revolutionary act. At the Center for Black Educator Development, the organization I founded and lead, we have doubled do..
To dismantle racism, make teacher education more inclusive
America’s legacy of racism is insidious in teacher education. The systems that determine who becomes a teacher, how one becomes a teacher, what teachers learn, and what history and content they don..
An educator’s guide to equity for Asian American and Pacific Islander people
Take a moment to reflect on your knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander people and their contributions to history. Can you list three or more famous Asian American and Pacific Islander peopl..
Student talk in science class leads the way to equity in Detroit
The pursuit of racial equity in public education has a long history in the United States. For example, in the 1780s, 14 Black parents in Boston petitioned the Massachusetts Commonwealth’s legislatur..
Reading list rewrite
“I understand diverse books are important. But where do the classics fit into all of this?” asked a participant in a recent professional learning session I attended about making curriculum more cu..
How educators can respond to anti-Asian racism: ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
James is excited to go back to school after months of remote learning due to COVID-19. After his father drops him off at school the first morning, he notices other classmates approaching. One of them ..
Equity tools and resources
Explore a selection of equity tools and resources from Learning Forward, the Education Trust, and our partners. [bctt tweet="Explore tools for examining equity practices, policies, and professional..
