We’re keeping close tabs on national news around the Every Student Succeeds Act as well as ESSA news from the eight most populous states in the union: CA, TX, FL, NY, IL, PA, OH, and GA. Our hope is that these brief updates will help
Perhaps because of being raised in Selma, Alabama in the 1970s and 80s, race and racism are topics that have been on my mind for as long as I can remember. Although Selma holds a historical place in the Civil Rights Movement, progress toward inclusion
For many years members of the educational community have advocated for educating all students. The still-existing achievement gap is evidence that we have not yet achieved that lofty goal. So, do we hold a set of values strong enough to overcome the barriers that get
We are true to our creed when a little girl born into the bleakest poverty knows that she has the same chance to succeed as anybody else. - President Obama, 2nd inaugural address Ensuring educational equity is imperative; some would say it is even a moral obligation. Whether minority
Classrooms in the United States are becoming more and more diverse. Educators are always seeking strategies to work effectively with diverse students and their families. However, just developing knowledge about students and their backgrounds is not enough. Having worked with many beginning and experienced teachers
Books on Equity and Cultural Proficiency have been one of the hallmarks of Corwin's publishing program, and we take pride in publishing some of the brightest thought leaders in educational equity. This month you'll hear from many of them, and we invite you to explore our
Now that the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) has been signed into law, we’re keeping close tabs on national ESSA news as well as ESSA news from the eight most populous states in the union: CA, TX, FL, NY, IL, PA, OH, and GA. Our
In my work with school districts throughout the United States, I have found sincere, well-meaning efforts to provide educational services that facilitate equitable achievement by all students, especially those who are historically underserved. Too often, the results are spotty at best. Even when test scores,
“Instead of brushfires for excellence, we need infernos of excellence. Our project will do this.” In a packed hotel conference room in Albuquerque, New Mexico, teacher leader Maureen Torrez, NBCT, describes the observation inquiry pilot project she and her team of National Board Certified Teachers
This post was originally published on the Huffington Post. Have you ever been somewhere you thought you were supposed to be and wondered, "What am I doing here?" Perhaps it was a social function, or maybe a conference, or even your job or a family gathering.