Lately it seems that our inboxes, news feeds, and social media streams are flooded with worrisome messages about “COVID slide” and “Learning Loss.” While it’s true that the past year has been filled with challenges, we invite teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to join us in a
Poverty is complicated. It is a compilation of many issues, many of which have broad-reaching impact. Perhaps most critical for our education system is that research finds that many of the risk factors associated with low socioeconomic status (SES) impede brain development and functioning. And in cases of generational poverty, the impact is even greater. One of the most consistent findings is that
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the greatest upheaval in the history of modern educational systems, but with massive systemic disruptions comes the opportunity to innovate and dream of better schools for all students. When the pandemic is finally under control and students return to school, we don’t have to
In the weeks following the death of George Floyd, search trends for “How to be an ally” skyrocketed. Articles, videos, social posts followed all toting tips on how to standby fellow colleagues, students, and people of color. But just like trends ebb and flow, the buzz
Far too many believe that students in mostly white schools do not have a need to focus on racial justice. This notion is especially present in schools where there are very few students (and adults) of color. However, families, parents, community members, educators and students in predominantly white schools and communities need
At Corwin, we believe that education is a basic human right—that we have a moral imperative to ensure every child has the opportunity to fully participate in a democratic society and lead a meaningful life. In support of this belief, we acknowledge the need to
"For Black people in the United States, getting an education has historically been an illicit activity rife with danger, personal risk, and structural barriers." In the United States, 82.7% of all public school teachers are white and it is estimated that 62% of all U.S. educators
At Corwin, we all share a deep horror and justifiable anger over the recent brutality in Minneapolis—and every bit as significant, the recognition that such brutality is not limited to Minneapolis but the product of a systemic failure across our nation. The brutal killings of
Our hearts ache. In this moment, we are mostly sad, most of the time. We know that change is painful. We are going through pain, yet that pain will help us get to the other side. On that other side of pain, we must lead with courage. Racism begins at home,
For the last 40 years, we find all over the world exponentially ever-expanding inequality. It is so pervasive, so out of control that we can only call it an evolutionary phenomenon—it is built into the system as a self-perpetuating, seemingly inexorable force. In coldhearted systemic thinking, for