Why We Launched the New York Campaign for Early Literacy
The Campaign for Early Literacy, with more than 80 partners, promotes the science of reading for children in New York.
Sow, Nurture, Thrive: Cultivating Inclusion from Pre-K to College
Social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) addresses the whole child/student, which means taking a holistic approach to supporting students within a positive school climate that creates learning spaces where students feel emotionally and mentally safe to be their authentic selves.
Florida Social Studies Standards Are a Slap in the Face of Honest American History
I was dismayed to learn that in my home state of Florida, the state board of education unanimously approved new social studies standards for K-12 students, which have sparked criticism…
Can’t Be Erased
In recent years, there has been an overwhelming push toward the erasure of important aspects of American history when it comes to issues of race and identity from school curricula across the country.
Censorship is About Power, Not People
Amid the fierce debate surrounding what should and should not be taught in classrooms, some far-right-leaning lawmakers have introduced legislation and taken significant steps to limit educators’ ability to discuss…
Honest History Serves as a Student’s Ultimate Guideposts
As a Black woman, when it comes to knowing myself and my history, I think about how lacking my early years were, and how I spent my adult life playing…
Black History Can’t Be Erased
As we celebrate Black History Month, Ed Trust asks, what stories are educators allowed to tell students about Black history?
Teachers Shouldn’t Have to Be Afraid to Teach Honest History
As Black History Month continues, many teachers are primed to teach lessons related to the United States’ history of Black people. But given the current social climate, I’m concerned about…