So, the government of Ontario has decided on a cell phone ban in classrooms for the upcoming school year. I am going to try to …
No More Pencils
At the beginning of each year, I buy a standard box of no. 2 pencils. The box comes with 500. About midway through the school …
My Typa Nigga
Between the ages of twelve to nineteen I idolized the same people you did. I looked up to people that were, subconsciously I guess, specific …
Does Black History Month still hold meaning in 2019
I know. The title seems ignorant and at the least, redundant. I know, on the surface, it seems asinine to question the importance of Black …
Speaking on and about black male students
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 …