Share Today I find myself between a rock and a hard place. Where do I stand on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court? I have two perspectives – that of a black man and that of a school principal. Both equally critical and both very different views. As an incredibly proud black…
Author: David McGuire
Three Tips to Engage Black Students in STEM
Black Panther is the gift that keeps on giving. It gave us the best movie of the year and quite possibly the best film of all time. In an era where many black people are feeling defeated, that film reminded us just how exceptional we are. The one gift that often does not get talked about is Black Panther’s impact on the STEM, specifically, the effect it had on black students. Move over Bill Nye the Science Guy and Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson; there is a new face of science and STEM, and it is Princess Shuri.
Why every successful teacher has a little Ms. Frizzle in them
Share “Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!” I enjoyed watching television growing up especially television shows that took me on an adventure. One of my favorite shows was The Magic School Bus. At the time, I did not realize how much I was learning; I most enjoyed the adventures the students would embark on…
Why It is Important to Diversify Your Teaching Staff
Share “I am, because, we are and not we are, because of me.” Back in May, I had the privilege to travel to Boston and present at the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color 12th Annual Conference. Teach Plus connected four policy fellows from three states to present at the conference about teacher recruitment…
#ThisIsActivism: Why I feel my role as a principal extends outside the school
Typically when I’m on YouTube, I am either catching up on the latest episodes of The Breakfast Club or looking for a new Ted Talk. On this particular day, I stumbled across a Ted Talk with an interesting title, “Why Open a School? To Close a Prison.” The Ted Talk featured Nadia Lopez, a young…
Hey Principals: When You Keep Bad Teachers, That Hurts Your Students
I was on Facebook and came across the Education Post article, “Hey Principals, When You Lose Good Teachers That’s On You.” It is a true statement, but what about the bad ones that you keep that hurts your students? This blog is not about the unfairness of teacher evaluations and the systems used by schools….
The Sun is Going to Shine if we Hold Out
“Weeping may endure for a night. Troubles don’t last always; Joy comes in the morning. Just wait ’til the morning.” Hold Out sermon at New Direction Church Romans 8:18 reads, “The pain you’ve been feeling can’t compare to the joy that’s coming.” We are living in difficult times, but change is coming and change is…
Graduation Season: Highlighting Indianapolis High School Graduates – Emily McGuire
In this second installment of Highlighting Indianapolis High School Graduates, I’m highlighting a special person in my life. I have been there since the beginning and I remember when she was born. In this piece, I interviewed Pike High School senior and my little sister Emily McGuire. David McGuire: How does it feel to be…
Graduation Season: Highlighting Indianapolis High School Graduates – Adyson Gregory
It’s graduation season! Many people are celebrating the accomplishments of high school and college seniors as they embark on the next phases of their lives both personally and academically. I wanted to take a moment and celebrate the accomplishments of two high school seniors in Indianapolis, one from a public charter school and one from…
Wayfinder Fellowship Inaugural Winners Announcements: Ashley Virden
“You have two choices be a part of the solution or be a part of the problem, either way you have the choice” The caption on their website states, “Women in under-resourced communities are the answer, not the problem. Let’s stop punishing them.” Wayfinder Foundation, a non-profit organization, goal is to provide support to undiscovered…