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When we ask our brains different questions, we begin to seek different solutions. That’s why it’s helpful to work with a coach, so that yo

When I work with schools and organizations that serve young people, particularly young people of color, I often watch staff shy away from...

I was basically born in the classroom. When you’ve visited as many classrooms as I have, you begin to notice all the lingo used to create...

Here are 3 ways you can create a more culturally connected learning community for young people this year. Each action step can be...

CRT or Culturally Responsive Teaching may feel like the new and overly politicized buzzword right now. However, these intentional...

Truly, I’ve been in your shoes. Well maybe not your exact shoes, but I’ve seen some difficult times. I’ve seen gun violence riddle my...

If kids own smartphones or eavesdrop on adults, then they’ve seen or overheard the news. I know— you know where I’m going with this, so...

Last night I talked to my two school-aged children about the Texas school shooting. Just a few days ago, we talked about Buffalo, NY. It...

Almost 1 year ago, I wrote an Oped titled, Black History Month Ended. And it Shouldn’t. My reasons for writing this piece were to...

Want to learn more about how to prepare yourself for implementing culturally responsive teaching practices? Check out these blogs first!

Let’s start with an example. Have you heard of Charlotte Forten? Charlotte is one of the best examples to showcase how to build cultural...

I followed the well-worn path for making urban schools “safe” or “great” — ensuring Black and Latinx children receive constant...

Every new year is filled with audacious promises to better oneself. According to the Washington Post, 40% of Americans make New Year’s...

Too often, young people of color are asked to assimilate or lose their cultural identity in order to succeed in school (and later, as adults