Ten things I learned from hard conversations about race and systemic racism in America
The past weeks have been a time for soul searching for white America. These acknowledgements come out of many conversations and reflections.
The opportunities of remote learning outweigh the challenges, if we can take bold actions now
If we accept that during coronavirus campus closings we may cover fewer textbook chapters but can reach more children and families on a far more personal level, this could lead to new strategies to close the achievement gap.
In a potentially large coronavirus health crisis, we must all act with empathy, as a community
As a community, Cambridge can get through anything, including whatever awaits us with the coronavirus. But it will require empathy and acceptance that any of us could be the victim and any of us could use help.
If you want to close school achievement gap and address race, class inequity, start here
Endless debate means status quo, and moving toward actionable steps is hard, with compromise and sacrifice integral to the process. Here are some actionable steps to move forward the conversation about improving our schools for everyone.
Our overly harsh GPA athletic eligibility rule hurts students we claim we’re trying to help
The Cambridge Academic Eligibility Standard, which decides if students can participate on interscholastic sports teams, is in conflict with everything Cambridge says it is.
Essay: Keep eyes on the prize during middle-school debate
Ideally, school leaders try to satisfy the most vocal while keeping in mind that what is demanded today may not be what’s good for the long-term success of our school system.
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