Tag Archives: academia
Black Perspective
For the first time in my teaching career, my students could be my children. They are watching and becoming in a world where white power is daintily called “white privilege,” where engineered racial humiliation at work or school is called … Continue reading
Accountability
I’m big on accountability, because that’s what my student need. But I’ve got to be compassionate. If you’re not able to take certain classes because you’re kicked out all the time, you’re not just hurting on a daily basis – … Continue reading
Schools Are for Critical Thinking
I love the Opt Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Those who would ban books … Continue reading
Don’t Worry About college Until High School
Your child will probably get into college even if they haven’t become the best violin player in your time zone by second grade. Parents may try to convince you otherwise, but only because someone already convinced them. Childhood and adolescence are times … Continue reading
Graded with Grace
My son’s blue eyes sparkled with excitement as he showed me a paper he had brought home from school. It was a math test, marked with a red star and a grade of 100 percent. As we looked at the … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 