"I’m grieving the expectations that I had for how the year was going to go," said Knowles Fellow Brenda Minjares. Read more about her experience as related to #COVID19 in a new blog post: knowlesteachers.org/blog/teaching-…

I just split a donation to a number of bail funds and racial justice orgs at CommunityBailFunds.com. You can too. Please donate today. #BlackLivesMatter secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_fu…

"Our only hope for our collective liberation is a politics of deep solidarity rooted in love." Michelle Alexander on why our democracy hangs in the balance. nytimes.com/2020/06/08/opi…

Must read: The Stuff of Astounding: A Poem for Juneteenth by Patricia Smith Patricia Smith

I've turned to my cousin Suzy for guidance nearly my entire life. Here she makes a compelling case for virtual learning this fall, centering teachers, students, and quality instruction.

It’s okay to not bombard students with links and hyperdocs on the first days of school. Have conversations with those who log in. Inquire about those who don’t. This is still a pandemic. Connection >>> Content

Week two of online learning. It’s clear to me that amid the chaos, technology madness, racism, lynchings, fires, pandemic, stress, and turmoil—the kids are still kids. And they are dope. And they deserve better than this mess of a world that they’re inheriting.

Don't forget.

So heartbreaking and beautiful. I'm so sorry for this tremendous loss Jesmyn Ward. Thank you for your writing.

Attend our upcoming webinar on Tuesday, January 5th at 7:00 p.m. EST to learn more about the Knowles Teaching Fellows Program, including eligibility and the application process. Register now to attend: bit.ly/2021KnowlesWeb….

In prison, social distancing is impossible. I'm calling on Governor Wolf to keep his promise and release people that are most vulnerable in this pandemic. Join me and add your photo to the petition. engage.colorofchange.org/p/ocCFpQN5v?r=…

I just called my U.S. senator to demand #MoreThanThoughtsAndPrayers. Call your senator today and tell them to pass life-saving background checks legislation immediately: bit.ly/39p6a7A @momsdemand

The Fall 2021 issue of Kaleidoscope: Educator Voices and Perspectives is hot off the presses. Read it now: knowlesteachers.org/issue/fall-2021

Where I’m From: Reflections on Teacher Identity, Culture, and Experiences - Knowles Teacher Initiative knowlesteachers.org/blog/where-im-…