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I thought Local School Councils were a way to make a difference. Here’s why I resigned.
By Maggie Baran
December 6, 2019
New York
I’m in college because my high school offered many opportunities — including to learn how to ask for help
By Josue Quintero
November 25, 2019
New York
I never talked about race in my seven years in the classroom. Now I work to make sure future teachers do.
By Susan Gonzowitz
October 2, 2019
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Competitive high school admissions policies send students strong messages about their worth. Students are listening.
By Kate Phillippo
September 16, 2019
New York
I was hesitant to change my approach to teaching physics. Here’s why I’m making a switch.
By Robin Norwich
August 29, 2019
New York
I’m a teacher in a District 79 school. I see every day how lengthy suspensions hurt students.
By Eduardo Lerro
August 26, 2019
Colorado
Complicated language excludes parents from the IEP process. It doesn’t have to be this way.
By Brenna Aversano
August 19, 2019
National
I started talking about disability in my classroom. It changed both me and my students.
By Sarah Manchanda
August 12, 2019
Chicago
I was the nurse for five Chicago schools last year. The district desperately needs more of us.
By Dennis Kosuth
August 8, 2019
New York
I was too anxious to speak in class. Then the adults at my school teamed up to help me.
By Natalie Castelan
February 20, 2019
Colorado
Why I won’t strike: Denver teachers in high-poverty schools, like me, deserve real bonuses
By Alison Corbett
January 16, 2019
Chicago
I’m a Chicago teacher who has watched many Javions fall through the cracks. Here’s what would help.
By Gina Caneva
January 4, 2019
Colorado
Dear Governor: Here’s what Colorado educators want Jared Polis to know about their schools
By
Erica Meltzer
December 4, 2018
Colorado
I’m a Denver high school principal. Here’s what we need in our next superintendent.
By John Youngquist
November 29, 2018
Chicago
It’s hard to leave the school you love. But sometimes, it’s necessary.
By Maureen Kelleher
November 6, 2018
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