https://nitter.cf/t.co/FrhGRGDj6c Awkwardly trying to be a voice of reason in education. Failing most days.
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thegreathandshake.com/blog/ this is our blog. Read it if you like. Or not. We won't judge you.
“Objectively, it seems that America has decided that the choice to return to school is the best option for white children, but we have also decided that remaining virtual is the ONLY option for many black children.” thegreathandshake.com/blog/2… worth a read.
I wish we all #Teachers made decisions in the classroom more like @KamalaHarris makes decisions. About decisions, seems like @JoeBiden made a pretty good one today. #BidenHarris2020 thegreathandshake.com/blog/2…
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A good, quick read from @greathandshake. Enter carefully, though: The message is not to disregard the very real fears of teachers about reopening schools, but to think bigger when considering the very real needs of our students.
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We can get people their loaded cheese fries and craft cocktails... seems like we should be able to get people their schools. thegreathandshake.com/blog/2… @FrankBruni @michelleinbklyn @DouthatNYT
Words aren’t enough. They never were. Now is a moment to act for equity. White parents.... I’m talking to you. Act for our black and brown students. @nhannahjones I would be honored if you read this. @integratedschls keep pushing this forward. thegreathandshake.com/blog/2…
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Why We Should Be Worried About Our Students
via @greathandshake thegreathandshake.com/blog/2…
Y’all. We have to think about ALL that school does. I’m worried about learning. But there’s more. thegreathandshake.com/blog/2…
Ahhh. J Gonz is the best.
Great post from @greathandshake on why and how we need to elevate our PD:
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You’ve been in that PD. 5 times before. We can have higher standards folks. @cultofpedagogy thegreathandshake.com/blog/2…
Teachers- We’re not supposed take this stuff personally. But damn! This isn’t that boring! Begin “when I was in school” shit. thegreathandshake.com/blog/2… #teachergoals #teacher #highschool
thegreathandshake.com/blog/2… @integratedschls , Courtney inspired a lot of us. She will be missed.
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To be clear.
I’m not pro or anti charter.
I’m not pro or anti trad public school.
I’m pro schools that work.
I’m anti a commoditized system of education which equates wealth with access.
Education should be a public good.
It never has been.
Wake up.
We can’t have it both ways. We can’t secure advantages for ourselves, and claim to care about the greater good. Pick one.@nhannahjones @integratedschls @integratenyc thegreathandshake.com/blog/2…
‘Le pause’ and ‘le teacher’ and the end of ‘le weekend’ and happy Sunday. @pameladruck @edu_post @teacher2teacher thegreathandshake.com/blog/2…
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If a Black student has a Black teacher before the end of third grade, they're 13% more likely to go to college.
If they have two Black teachers before the end of third grade, they're 32% more likely to go to college.
Investing in public education and in HBCUs matters.
It’s ok, teacher. September is hard. We understand. thegreathandshake.com/blog/2…