Quick Take on the President’s 2018 Budget Request
It should go without saying that, if enacted, this budget would be a disaster for America’s young people. It cuts vital programs that prepare students for college and career. And…
A Tangible Display of Teacher Appreciation? Investing in Title II
Every once in a while, when I’m drinking my Saturday morning coffee, I look down and realize I’m drinking out of my teacher appreciation mug. That mug always brings back memories: I…
Academic Progress in Today’s World: What Students Need
As a first-grade teacher in Chicago, I believe that every brain should have the opportunity to learn. I am confident that my colleagues, my students, and their parents believe the…