George Floyd’s murder is not only an outrage. It is the latest manifestation of a system…
Month: May 2020
We Need Justice for George Floyd
What we need is a nation that fundamentally respects the human dignity of every person. That…
My Students Want to Learn, But They Don’t Have Access to the Internet
As an educator, I learned early on that relationships are key to learning. I’ve always genuinely…
Front Range kayakers, rafters blast Jefferson County’s extended coronavirus closure of Clear Creek
get headlines https://thecherrycreeknews.com Jefferson County, like the rest of Colorado, reopened restaurants and loosened restrictions on…
Joe Biden Addresses the Unfolding Situation in Minnesota and the Killing of George Floyd
Tune in as Vice President Joe Biden addresses the unfolding situation in Minnesota and the killing…
Teachers Must Hold Themselves Accountable for Dismantling Racial Oppression
This week began with a hike in the woods for my family and me in the…
First-Gen Students, The World Needs Us Now More Than Ever
Dear High School and Undergraduate Seniors, I am no expert. This my story, and I hope…
Without Internet Access, Our Most Vulnerable Children Are Locked Outside the Digital Schoolhouse Door
Philadelphia’s problem is America’s problem. If you want to go to school, see a doctor, apply…
“The 1619 Project” Enters American Classrooms – by Naomi Schaefer Riley
Nikole Hannah-Jones When New York Times correspondent Nikole Hannah-Jones won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary for…
EdNext Podcast: Why Fewer Teens Are Working Summer Jobs – by Education Next
Education reporter David Loewenberg joins Education Next Editor-in-chief Marty West to discuss Loewenberg’s new article, which…