OASIS at Work: Fostering Confianza to Learn From Each Other
May 30, 2017 by José Cabrales I have spent a good portion of my personal life and career developing relationships. If you have ever read Malcom Gladwell’s book, The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make…
Trump’s Education Budget Cuts Are an Assault on the American Dream
May 30, 2017 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. This op-ed was originally published by U.S. News & World Report. Millions of Americans are engrossed in the NBA Playoffs this time of year. If you are one those people,…
Quick Take on the President’s 2018 Budget Request
May 24, 2017 by Kelly McManus It should go without saying that, if enacted, this budget would be a disaster for America’s young people. It cuts vital programs that prepare students for college and career. And…
Reflecting on the 63rd Anniversary of the Brown v. Board Decision
May 18, 2017 by Ryan Smith This week, we rightly celebrate the milestone Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision issued on May 17th, 1954, striking down school segregation. Yet today also marks another anniversary…
‘Education Remains the Civil Rights Issue of Our Time’
May 18, 2017 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D. Today marks the 63rd anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. On this anniversary, we celebrate the progress we have made as a nation in bringing educational equity and opportunity…
Higher Ed Leaders Call on Congress to Protect and Strengthen the Pell Grant Program
May 17, 2017 by EdTrust The Honorable Thad Cochran Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Rodney Frelinghuysen Chairman House Appropriations Committee Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Roy Blunt Chairman Senate Labor-H Approp.…
Brown v. Board: The Fight for Integrated Classrooms Continues
May 17, 2017 by Davis Dixon On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court banned segregation in public schools, ruling that separating students by race was unconstitutional. In the coming years, even with staunch opposition in…
Celebrating Teachers Who Advocate Beyond School Walls
May 10, 2017 by Rachel Metz I feel lucky to know some great teachers: They see past their students’ behavioral issues to recommend them for gifted programs, create challenging assignments related to students’ interests and experiences,…
A Tangible Display of Teacher Appreciation? Investing in Title II
May 09, 2017 by Kelly McManus Every once in a while, when I’m drinking my Saturday morning coffee, I look down and realize I’m drinking out of my teacher appreciation mug. That mug always brings back memories: I…