As anti-racism becomes a popular goal for schools across the nation, this TT advisory board member considers what it really means to be an anti-racist educator.
This curated reading list gives educators and students an opportunity to explore the themes of the 2019 Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action through picture books, poetry, non-fiction essays and literature.
Sam Blanchard's teaching career began at a public elementary school in Portland, Oregon. Sam received a master’s in teaching elementary education from Brown University. Currently, Sam is a Ph.D. student in urban schooling at the University of California, Los Angeles. Sam is passionate about restorative school practices and identity-affirming curriculum, classrooms, and school environments.
We’ve learned a lot in the last few years about what LGBTQ students need to thrive. This excerpt from our new guide offers insight into how even small policy adjustments can make a big difference in the lives of queer and nonbinary students.
T. Jameson Brewer, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Education Policy and Social Foundations of Education at the University of North Georgia. His teaching experience spans from the middle school, high school, undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. Broadly conceptualized, his research focuses on the impact of privatization and marketization of public education by way of school vouchers, charter schools, and homeschooling.