We don’t have a curriculum problem—we have a trust problem. Teachers don’t teach what they’re told; they teach what they believe.

Before you walk away from DEI, you might want to know what actually worked—and how it can still work for you.

Schools are meant to reflect the communities they serve, fostering opportunity and fairness for all students. But what happens when efforts

Why are Black men so rare in America’s classrooms? Because schools have long been places that taught them they didn’t belong—and now they ca

Equity matters, and this perspectives article explains why and why we reaffirm our commitment to equity work.

In a system designed to educate, it's ironic that so many students are learning how to disappear.

As we congratulate ourselves on 'progress,' this 5-year-old podcast reminds us real conversation on race never happened.

After relying on cellphones to save education during the pandemic, schools are now banning tools that could someday transform learning.

In a dignity-driven curriculum, our children are given chances to see and be seen as they look into both mirrors and windows.

As we face the challenges posed by Project 2025, it's crucial to remember the progress we have made and the work that still needs to be done

Dignity-driven education is more than equity (how we respond within an inequitable system). It pivots to belonging (how do we create systems

“Relationships Before Rigor, Grace Before Grades, Patience Before Programs, Love Before Lessons.”

Juneteenth is not merely a celebration of past emancipation but a reminder of our ongoing struggle for true freedom.

Choosing to See tackles the pressing issue of visibility in education. The title is a powerful metaphor for the political act of sight.

How do we safeguard equity by adopting strategic approaches that transcend shallow appearances in this moment of entrenchment?

Transform education with MT4S by shifting from fixing students to celebrating them and their strengths.

The focus on growth contrasts with what happens in education, where students are often compared to one another. This is a mistake.

By David E. Kirkland Grading, in its most basic form, is a system of power entrenched within a larger power structure. Its roots burrow...

By David E. Kirkland, PhD For millions of students across the U.S., the 2023-24 school year started weeks or even days ago. This year,...