Reflections on Nice White Parents: Episode 1
The "Nice White Parents" situation isn't unique, it happened at my school too... It was quite a feat to listen to this podcast without screaming out loud in agreement. To...
Yoga, Music, and Mindfulness in Quarantine with Yo Re Mi
It's a crazy time to be in the world. Families are looking for ways to support the growth of their children.Teachers are scrambling to encourage and inspire their students remotely,...
Remote Resources for Teaching Kindergarten
This month has been tough for teachers. Since the middle of March 2020, many Educators in NYC, Seattle and San Francisco have been teaching remotely because of the global pandemic....
Integrate NYC Schools with Teens Take Charge!
NYC has the most segregated school system in the country. Our public schools are more segregated now than they were in the 1960's. After working in NYC schools for the...
Become a Green School! Here are 8 Organizations ready to help.
Why transition to a green school educational model? Developing environmentally conscious, global citizens will help us move toward a greener future. Inspiring our future leaders to think about solutions for...
Best Practices in Student-Directed Learning!
What is Student-Directed Learning? Student-Directed Learning is a strategy that sets students up to be activated as learners. This approach to learning emphasizes children’s active participation in the planning, development,...
Part 2: Do Schools Mirror the inequitable society we live in?
"The reason why things are taboo is because people in power don't want you to talk about it."Lina Ragin Today, in our episode, we talked about: Making Test Prep fun...
Social Justice Books for Educators: For the classroom and beyond!
"Schools have a chance to affiliate themselves with life, to become a child's habitat, where he learns through directed living, instead of being only a place to learn lessons having...
Part 1: Do schools mirror the inequitable society we live in?
In last 10 years, there have been major shifts in educational practices. Everyone seems to be looking for the right answer, and policy makers have come to a variety of...
Take Action: Black Lives Matter Week at School
“When you systematically deny the dignity of one group, your dignity is also compromised.” -Dyan Watson This year, the Black Lives Matter at School national week of action will be...