Speaking on and about black male students continues to be a fundamental concern of mine. That is because even words like concern carry connotations that …
Engagement versus Being Memorable
Teachers are humans that grapple with life before, during and after school hours despite having to impart curriculum Monday to Friday. That, I think, makes …
The Power of High Expectations for Black Students
When I was a kid, I had an unfailing passion for competition. It started around the age of 6 or 7 in my three-bedroom bungalow …
5 Life Lessons Your Students Can Learn from Social Media
Social media can be a powerful tool for engaging students and honoring youth culture. It can also be a powerful teaching tool. Here are 5 …
Fabrics, Clothes and the Cloth of Society
Have you every wondered why sagging pants is demonstrative of “negative values” but holey, plastic Croc sandals are not? If you’re like me, you’ve thought …
Kids These Days
“Kids these days” is the usual preemptive statement that is followed by what, how and why “this generation” is lacking. It does seem as though …
Code Switching
Do you think white people know we are acting when we code switch? Perhaps they are secretly in on our little white lie but enjoy …
The Two Types of Curriculum
In every school, there is two types of curriculum being taught. There is what I like to call the “Big C” curriculum. This is the …
Data: What Is It Really Telling Us?
Data. That is the basic outcome teachers are expected to provide. We do this through teaching. And although the general consensus is that educators are paid …
5 Things To Do On The First Day Of School
Once the back to school advertisements begin airing every other commercial break, and the clothing stores put their summer collection on sale, you know it …