What Kind of School Produces Hundreds of Top African American Scientists?
January 22, 2021 by Karin Chenoweth, Tanji Reed Marshall, Ph.D. One where educators take responsibility to help students thrive, excel, and be intellectually curious. More than 30 years ago, Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski III began a small program at the…
It’s Not an Ideal Situation. But We’re Making the Best of It.
January 15, 2021 by Karin Chenoweth, Tanji Reed Marshall, Ph.D. Pandemic schooling has been difficult at Malverne High School in Nassau County New York, but social studies teacher Brian China says that his AP social studies class is only four…
It’s Time to Consider Removing Metal Detectors from Schools Now
January 14, 2021 by Kayla Patrick This week, several members of Congress complained about the hardening of the Capitol after last week’s violent insurrection. They complained that the metal detectors created chaos and lines, infringed on…
We’ve Probably Gone Through More Change Since March Than I did Through My Entire Career.
January 08, 2021 by Karin Chenoweth, Tanji Reed Marshall, Ph.D. Steubenville City Public Schools had as its goal operating as normally as possible this school year, so educators spent the spring and summer learning computer programs, putting lessons online, buying…
Better Data for Better Early Learning Equity
January 04, 2021 by Carrie Gillispie Early learning programs are collapsing under the financial and logistical strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a July survey, 40% of child care providers, and half of providers of color,…
It’s Amazing How Much Kids Adapt & Learn.
December 18, 2020 by Karin Chenoweth, Tanji Reed Marshall, Ph.D. After a fall of flipping between opening and closing school buildings, Godwin Heights Public Schools in western Michigan responded to a huge spike in community spread of coronavirus by deciding…
Profile in Education Equity: Tim Green Jr., Memphis Restorative Justice Coalition
December 15, 2020 by Letisha Marrero As co-founder of Memphis Restorative Justice Coalition (MRJC), Tim Green Jr. works with teachers, students, parents, and community leaders to implement restorative practices and advocate for restorative justice in their homes,…
Something That Was Already a Yeoman’s Job Has Become Even Greater.
December 11, 2020 by Karin Chenoweth, Tanji Reed Marshall, Ph.D. In this episode of The Education Trust’s podcast, ExtraOrdinary Districts, Jennie Black, principal of Washington Elementary School in Junction City, Kansas, is joined by third grade teachers Jennifer Fallin and…
We Keep Using That Word Hard.
December 04, 2020 by Karin Chenoweth, Tanji Reed Marshall, Ph.D. In this episode of The Education Trust’s podcast, ExtraOrdinary Districts, Corey Miklus, superintendent of Seaford Public Schools in Delaware is joined by principals Carol Leveillee and Krissy Jennette for a…