NYT’s sympathetic coverage of white moms struggling with opioids contrasts with its hysteria over “crack babies” -- by Joyce McMillan salon.com/2018/05/27/how…

"Darren Calhoun was manipulated into conversion therapy by a pastor. Here, he reflects on his path from confused teen to advocate for the hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ people in the United States who are subjected to the same treatment." colorlines.com/articles/how-i… via Colorlines

Evangelicals Push Back On Sessions' Use Of Bible Passage To Defend Immigration Policy n.pr/2JOyRM8

*whispers* the reason women’s sports doesn’t draw as much as men is because everyone is taught that girls are sub-par human beings from the time they’re born so maybe instead of saying no one likes women’s sports, ask yourself how to change the way society values women & girls

'I Promise will feature longer school days, a non-traditional school year, & greater access to the school, its facilities, and its teachers during down time for students...a formula aimed at replicating some of the at-home support children may be missing' sbnation.com/2018/7/31/1763…

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I think effective teachers are not driven by the standards; they’re driven by the needs of their kids. They understand their curriculum and they teach what is required... but it’s always in the context of understanding where their students are... and what it takes to move them.

Once educators recognize that they are biased against forms of brilliance other than their own, they can finally begin to truly teach. -Christopher Emdin Christopher Emdin Let’s make a commitment to find the brilliance in every student this school year. Every. Single. One.

September 20th Deadline ❗️❗️❗️

Just because a person is enduring through hardship doesn't mean they are withstanding it. Toughness often masks brokennes #HipHopEd #BMEsTalk

#Skills #Trades #Careers

Last week, we visited Fulton High School to admit and congratulate some of the first members of #utk24! Fulton is one of 32 Flagship high schools in Tennessee and we are so happy to recognize their commitment to scholarship and service. Go Falcons! ProjectGRAD - Fulton Seth Smith

Fulton has skilled & dedicated teachers committed to helping all students excel academically. Kudos to you Michael for taking full advantage!

When it comes to Medicare for All, here is the question: Do we stand with the American people? Or are we going to continue to allow private insurance companies to make obscene profits off human suffering? I know where I stand.

Why do so many in education treat honors courses as a reward system? HCs are gateways to AP/IB and other advanced, college-level courses. They are also important in ACT/SAT & college prep. When we deny Ss honors, we deny them opportunities in their educational pathways.

Reppin’ the #FultonFamily at LMU commencement today!

Nearly half of new principals leave their schools after three years, and nearly 20 percent leave every year. edweek.org/ew/articles/20…

Reppin’ Oak Ridge Schools safely! 🤓

Read about High School Orientation here: ortn.edu/highschool/202…

Betsy DeVos Wants to Gut Department That Investigates Civil Rights Violations In Schools atlantablackstar.com/2017/12/30/bet…