First Person is where Chalkbeat features personal essays by educators, students, parents, and others thinking and writing about public education.
Many educators saw a kid who was too hard and whom they could not support. But my son is so much more than his non-verbal autism diagnosis.
El gobierno de Estados Unidos prometió una FAFSA más sencilla para los estudiantes que ingresan a la universidad, pero para muchas familias inmigrantes la solicitud de ayuda financiera ha sido todo lo contrario.
The new financial aid application was supposed to be ‘faster and easier.’ For me, it has been anything but.
When my mom died, teachers tried to inspire me to persevere. Here’s why that didn’t work.
Desde el pasado julio, las Escuelas Públicas de Denver han inscrito a más de 3,000 estudiantes recién llegados. Nuestro Distrito está decidido a asumir el compromiso de responder a las nuevas necesidades.
Denver Public Schools has enrolled more than 3,000 newcomer students since July. Our district is determined to meet the moment.
While many other professions have shifted to paid internships or apprenticeships, student teaching continues to be largely unpaid.
My work made me realize what I was missing as a Black woman.
Students need a space where they feel safe enough to focus with confidence.
Our old digital gradebook system was awful. Now, I miss it it terribly.
How a small interaction changed my perception of my daughter’s school and my place in it.
Mr. W was the busiest person I knew, but he always took five minutes out of his day to make sure I was OK.
Across fourth, fifth, and sixth grades, many kids are struggling with sharing and working with others.
During my social and medical transitions, my parents and camp friends embraced me.
Yes, I rely on others to get through my day. So do you.
Miss Major Middle plans to center the experiences and voices of LGBTQ+ students.
Homeschooling my neurodivergent son taught me how districts can better meet students’ needs.
It feels like we are failing our immigrant students from the minute they walk in the school doors.
Find your voice, beat procrastination, and other lessons from my college application journey.
Would inheriting my father’s name mean inheriting his struggle?