2016 National Teacher of the Year Finalist | 2016 Washington State Teacher of the Year | 2014 Milken National Teaching Award | Co-Founder of Teachers United | AP Government & Politics | AP Human Geography | Host the Nerd Farmer Podcast
I'm a veteran teacher trying to decipher the education policies and social politics that impact my students, my classroom, and my practice.
Why does this space exist?
Effective teachers of color face a dilemma: we know -- more than anyone, the urgent need for change -- we get that the status-quo screws our kids. But at the same time we also see a reform movement that "has all the answers" and doesn't want or value our experience, insights, or expertise.
If we want to be heard, on our terms, then when must create our own spaces.
I proudly ride with #Educolor and #TU253
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I'm not crying in the copy room. It's just fumes from the toner cartridge. https://t.co/qNgxSv9KcR -
Sometimes as teachers we need to pass on the new shiny innovation and ask ourselves "how can I do what I'm already… https://t.co/ZeRdRY3rwp
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All the civics teachers out there. When you teach Gerrymandering, here's a world class example of "cracking"… https://t.co/O6DgOXqL9f
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RT @EricLevitz: Millennials need to start voting before the gerontocracy kills us all. https://t.co/G4hseql4TH https://t.co/mzq4eyEhdW
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RT @Marguerit: “the Portland Police Bureau discovered individuals who positioned themselves on a rooftop parking structure in down… https://t.co/nHWtWFAXYP