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…
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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…
Noblesville Shooting: Teacher Released from Hospital but Student Still Critical
Just after 9 a.m. on Friday a seventh-grade student entered a classroom at Noblesville West Middle School and opened fire. One student was injured, and that number could have possibly been higher if not for the quick thinking of a science teacher. He charged and tackled the gunman. That teacher, identified as Jason Seaman, was…
Words of Wisdom from Indy’s Black Male Educators
One of the most popular conversations in education is the need for more black male educators. Schools all over the country are looking for ways to increase the number of black male educators in their schools. Research and experts have expressed the need for schools to increase the number of black male educators. In just…
Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank You, Mr. Dobbs
Dear Mr. Dobbs, What began as you being my 7th-grade basketball coach, then a mentor, has now morphed into a friendship. Since 2001, when we met, you have taught me a lot about myself. I was fortunate to have a great father at home who taught me everything I needed to grow up to be…
Teacher Appreciation Week 2018
Monday, May 7 kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week. What are you doing to recognize staff members at your school during Teacher Appreciation Week? During this week, principals, students, and parents have an opportunity to celebrate the hard work teachers do all year long. I’ve learned early on as a school leader that recognizing teachers is…
Three Ways to Survive Teaching in the Spring
Anyone who has experienced multiple springs as a teacher knows what this time of the year means. Spring is the time of the year when chaos starts to brew. With the weather getting warmer, (I know we just had snow a week ago), students are a bit more anxious. Some teachers are interviewing at other…
Athletics Won’t Be Your Ticket Out If Your Grades Are Bad
Today, I read a tweet from Dr. Steve Perry expressing his frustration with the lack of effort he sees from our student-athletes. It is definitely a recurring theme, especially in our African American community. My oldest son, a graduating senior, was a two sport athlete that had to work hard in the classroom. He didn’t…
Some Say My Son Doesn’t Count. They’re Wrong!
By Shawanda Tyson My son, Marell, has attended School 42 for three years now and I was concerned about its transition to an innovation school because of the fear of the unknown. I will never forget the day my son got off the bus, tears streaming down his eyes and screaming that Mrs. Long, his…
National Poetry Month: Finalized Classroom Playlist
Written by Sylvia Denice It may be the last day of April, but it’s going to take more than a slash on the calendar to close National Poetry Month in Room 18. Throughout the month, we have added songs to our classroom playlist, celebrating music and lyrics as poetry. The final additions to our National…