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Happy Black History Month!
Title: "Black History Month" 🌟🌈❤️👑Introduction Welcome officially to Black History Month! 🎉🙌🏾 Every month is Black History Month for many ...
The Decline of Play in K-12 Education
As students transition from early childhood education into the K-12 system, a significant shift in educational approach becomes evident, especially ...
Waiting on the Speed of Evaluation to Increase: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Interim
Introduction Tick, tock, tick, tock. Is that the relentless sound of the clock, or just the rhythmic drumming of your ...
The Science of Reading is Not An Inclusive Approach. There I Said it.
Sometimes, on occasion, people are interested in my perspective on teaching and learning. Often, they seek insights related to teaching ...
Journey to Radical Inclusivity: Unveiling the Heart and Mission of Sensational Inclusion
Firstly, I want to express my gratitude for your presence here. This creative pursuit is personal and close to my ...
The Regrets of a Young Educator: Why Homework Was My Cringe-Worthy Teacher Moment
When I reflect on my early twenties as a teacher, I flinch a little. I had ZERO business being a ...
The Chronicles of Zara: The Girl Who Lost Her Play
In the heart of a bustling city, where skyscrapers kissed the clouds and the streets hummed with life, there was ...
The Genius Beyond Grades: Advocating for Holistic Assessments
In the intricate tapestry of education, grades have long been misconstrued as mere symbols of academic achievement. Yet, as I ...
Unseen Barriers in Education: Confronting the Inequity Behind Parental Engagement
Introduction: Reflect on your last visit to your child's school. Did you feel welcomed, understood, respected? Imagine walking into your ...
No One is Listening: Seeking an Autistic Diagnosis as a Black Girl
Preface: Two years ago, I wrote this in the notes section of my phone. Today, I share it for the ...
My Teaching Philosophy: Rooted in Identity and Liberation
As a Black Latina autistic scholar and educator, my teaching philosophy is not just a set of principles; it is ...
Peeling Back the Layers: Unmasking the Facade of Museums in Fostering Anti-Racist and Culturally Sustaining Education
Museums, guardians of history and culture, claim to be shedding the remnants of colonialism on a journey toward inclusivity. Yet, ...
Your Child Doesn’t Need to Go to Morning Square
In the intricate tapestry of education, there are threads that, if pulled out, wouldn't unravel the fabric but might actually ...
Racism in Early Childhood Education: A Critical Examination through a Lens of Power Dynamics
In the realm of ostensibly equitable learning opportunities, early childhood education (ECE) claims a position of prominence, yet it grapples ...
Learning Through Play: The Language of the Child and the 100 Languages of Learning
"Play is the highest form of research." - Albert Einstein Loris Malaguzzi and the 100 Languages of Learning Loris Malaguzzi, ...
Beneath the Surface: A Critical Examination of the Science of Reading
The field of literacy education is a realm fraught with complexity and contention, extending beyond academic discourse to encapsulate significant ...
Beyond Phonics and Politics: Embracing Neurodiversity in Literacy Education
Introduction The debate between the Science of Reading (SOR) and Balanced Literacy is not just a theoretical dispute; it's a ...
I Have Never Taught a Black Girl
During the first week of second grade, my teacher, Ms. Caulkin, told my mother she was unable to teach me ...
Your Child’s IEP Follows Them to Mars
Introduction Curious if your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) would follow them to Mars? Well, in a metaphorical sense, it ...
Why I Hate 504 Plans
During my third year of teaching kindergarten, I had a student who came in from his preschool with a 504 ...
I’m Tired of “Special Education” and You Should Be Too
Are we really content living in a world that slaps the label 'special' on basic human needs? Don’t trip over ...
Bridging the Gap: Legal Challenges and the Delay in Early Intervention
The current landscape of early intervention in the United States presents a stark tableau of systemic failure, particularly in its ...
Deconstructing the Star Chart: Moving Towards Equitable Classroom Participation
Let's delve into that infamous star chart - you know, the one that had me daydreaming about stealing my classmates' ...
Progress is Not Linear, Who Told You that it Was?
We sometimes treat children SO unfairly. I've heard so many parents (and teachers) say,, "This kid takes two steps forward ...
My Kid Has an IEP, Now What?
So, your kid finally has an IEP (Individualized Education Plan), and you're wondering what's next? Well, buckle up, because it's ...
Journey to Radical Inclusivity: Unveiling the Heart and Mission of Sensational Inclusion
Firstly, I want to express my gratitude for your presence here. This creative pursuit is personal and close to my ...
Happy Black History Month! Beyond a Single Story and More Than a Month 🌟🌈❤️👑
Every month is Black History Month for many of us, but these next 28 days offer a unique opportunity to ...
My Child Was Diagnosed Late…Now I Feel Guilty
Oh, the irony of feeling guilty for a late diagnosis, as if navigating the quagmire of our gloriously inept system ...
I’m Tired of “Special Education” and You Should Be Too
Are we really content living in a world that slaps the label 'special' on basic human needs? Don’t trip over ...