By Dear White People, In the midst of writing this, I often found myself staring at a blinking cursor. Words were nowhere to be found. I’m
5 Ways to Stay Social From a Distance
While COVID-19 aka “Rona” is running rampant in these streets, we’ve been advised to engage in social distancing. In California’s Bay Area, we’ve had a
How a Moment Became a Movement
As an educator, I strive to make my moments teachable. During Black History Month, several educators asked what they should do in honor of the
Dear Betsy DeVos, Class Size Matters
Our Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, has done it again ladies and gentlemen. In a budget proposal that would cut federal education spending, she claims
Separate and Unequal (Black-ish Spoiler Alert)
I’m new to the “Black-ish” bandwagon. So far, I appreciate how the show utilizes humor to discuss real issues. Like the episode that tackles Columbus
Hanging Up My Sweater: Why I’m Taking A Break from the Classroom
Today, as I’ve done for nearly a decade, I’m up around 4:45 and I turn on the TV to catch part of a Law &
Hidden Figures – Through A Teacher’s Eyes
I saw Hidden Figures for a second time on Saturday. Seeing this movie as Marissa and as Ms. M were two very different experiences.
