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David Kirkland
Jan 136 min read
Who’s Teaching Our Kids? The Struggle for a More Diverse Teacher Workforce
Schools are meant to reflect the communities they serve, fostering opportunity and fairness for all students. But what happens when efforts
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David Kirkland
Jan 86 min read
Why Black Men Don’t Teach
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
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David Kirkland
Nov 21, 20246 min read
Equity Matters
Equity matters, and this perspectives article explains why and why we reaffirm our commitment to equity work.
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David Kirkland
Sep 16, 202427 min read
Revisiting Race, School Integration, and the Future of Education
As we congratulate ourselves on 'progress,' this 5-year-old podcast reminds us real conversation on race never happened.
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David Kirkland
Aug 26, 20248 min read
Reclaiming Possibility: An Intentional Focus on Black Boys This School Year
Let us enter this school year with a renewed commitment to our Black boys, knowing that by lifting them, we become titans, lifting our world
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David Kirkland
Aug 19, 20247 min read
Strategies for a New Era of Reading Instruction
While the science of reading provides valuable insights, it must be integrated with a deep understanding of the social, emotional, and cultu
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David Kirkland
Aug 12, 20247 min read
A Dignity-Driven Approach to Curriculum
In a dignity-driven curriculum, our children are given chances to see and be seen as they look into both mirrors and windows.
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David Kirkland
Aug 5, 20246 min read
Project 2025 and Its Implications for Education Equity
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
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David Kirkland
Jul 22, 20249 min read
What is Dignity-Driven Education?
Dignity-driven education is more than equity (how we respond within an inequitable system). It pivots to belonging (how do we create systems
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David Kirkland
Jul 8, 20245 min read
Beyond Disproportionality
While it’s essential to acknowledge disproportionality, we must not fixate on it. It’s more important to recognize that equity can exist, an
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David Kirkland
Jun 17, 20244 min read
Freedom Teaching and the Pedagogy of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is not merely a celebration of past emancipation but a reminder of our ongoing struggle for true freedom.
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David Kirkland
Jun 10, 20244 min read
Choosing to See: A Book Review
Choosing to See tackles the pressing issue of visibility in education. The title is a powerful metaphor for the political act of sight.
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David Kirkland
May 28, 20249 min read
MT4S and the Power of Strengths-Based Design
Transform education with MT4S by shifting from fixing students to celebrating them and their strengths.
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David Kirkland
Oct 3, 20235 min read
Stop Comparing Students, Set Growth Targets Instead: A Secret to Education Transformation
The focus on growth contrasts with what happens in education, where students are often compared to one another. This is a mistake.
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