“One day, I hope to create positive change and make the systems better for our future leaders…” – Ms. Preena Patel, Graduate Student Pitt School of Education todaypgh.com/story/2022/cre…

“One day, I hope scholars will be in learning environments where they can see themselves in the picture with educators connecting to their interests, goals, and history…” – Ms. LaShawn Digbohou, Math Educator Manchester Academic Charter School Propel Schools Teach Plus PA todaypgh.com/story/2023/sch…

“I want every child that walks through our doors to know that they are a priority—to not just our teachers, but for our district, our society, and for our policies to reflect such a statement…” – Mr. Sean Means, History Educator todaypgh.com/story/2023/wan…

62% of school districts report staffing shortages as their biggest concern for the 2023-24 school year, according to a PA School Boards Association report. With this stat on top of record low teacher certifications, it’s high time that legislators take action. You can help: p2a.co/dZh6M2N

LaShawn Digbohou (LIFE Male STEAM Academy) on equal access to resources in and outside the classroom: todaypgh.com/story/2023/sch…

We had a HUGE day in Hburg yesterday, meeting w/ legislators and holding a one-of-a-kind press conference. TY to our educators, advocates, and coalition partners for your amazing work! 🙏🏼 Our work is not done yet though ...

“One day, I hope education is held in the highest esteem by society…” – Mr. Jamal Jones, History Educator Propel Schools todaypgh.com/story/2023/edu…

If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they are not good enough but because they can be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve.—Dylan Wiliam Dylan Wiliam #CultureOfLearning #GrowthMindset #FormativeAssessment

“For my students, my hope is that they feel empowered to use their voices. Student voice and agency matters…” – Ms. Sonia Ewell, High School Educator The Neighborhood Academy todaypgh.com/story/2023/hop…

As I prepare to write a next book for Corwin on #pedagogiesofvoice, I'm inspired by Douglas and Nganga's article on critical pedagogy and radical love. What does it mean to belong? How do we cultivate belonging as an on-ramp to deep learning?

1️⃣ Amplify student voice 2️⃣Display student work 3️⃣ Give choice in reading, writing, products, etc. 4️⃣ Build relationships 5️⃣Focus on students 6️⃣ Put a spotlight on cultures Sketchnote via 🌍 ναℓєηтιηα gσηzαℓєz

“One day, I hope my scholars find what they are passionate about and be confident in doing so…” – Ms. Brandi Hart, Middle School Educator Propel Schools Robert Morris University todaypgh.com/story/2023/sch…

“My hope is that this field would become more highly valued and that there would be more respect for what we do…” – Ms. Laura Vinski, Pre-service Educator Pitt School of Education todaypgh.com/story/2024/hop…

“Kids are our future. In the future, I would hope that the world becomes better than when we got it. It is up to the next generation to make this happen and teachers contribute to this as well…” – Pre-service Educator Pitt School of Education FAME todaypgh.com/story/2024/wor…

NEW #film featuring some public schools where love and learning are linked. Here's the premiere of "Beacons of Hope, Part 3." Remake Learning AASA

“In the future, my dream is for all of my students to feel engaged, stimulated and loved…” – Ms. Michon Gallaway, Pre-service Educator Pitt School of Education FAME todaypgh.com/story/2024/all…

“One day, I hope focus shifts towards what is best for students rather than what is best for parents…” – Dr. Payal Mital, Biology Educator South Fayette Township School District todaypgh.com/story/2024/hop…