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Students Want a Better Education Experience. First, Teachers Must Master Deeper Learning.
At the beginning of this school year, I facilitated a professional development (PD) session with middle…
My Student Spoke at a Staff Meeting About How Teachers Need More Empathy. It Broke My Heart.
Students want teachers who are emotionally present, empathetic to their experiences and who invest in their…
Controversy Over Gender and Race Has Teachers ‘Walking on Eggshells’
In Florida, teachers can face prison time and a hefty fine for having books deemed “harmful…
How Hollywood Stereotypes About Teachers Stifle Learning
Hollywood often features classroom scenes that depict a highly glamorized version of teaching. These scenes are…
Before Using Augmented and Virtual Reality Tools, Teachers Should Develop a Plan
As an early adopter and enthusiast for immersive technology in schools, I’ve had the opportunity to…
To Create Safer Spaces for Students, Teachers of Color Must Reckon With Our Settler Identity
Last year, I had the privilege of learning and leading as the 2022 Hawaiʻi State Teacher…
School Counselor of the Year Reflects on What Students and Teachers Lost and Gained in 2022
As 2022 turns into 2023, EdSurge asked educators and education leaders to share reflections on learning…
We Can Build a Better World for Our Students, But Teachers Can’t Do It Alone.
In 2017, one of my former students gifted me a copy of Angela Davis’ book, “Freedom…