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Thoughts and news from the Integrated Schools community
Chicken or Egg? Segregated Schools or Segregated Housing
I've had so many people telling me that pushing for school integration through parents is a losing battle --...
Living in Detroit with kids…
Here's a short piece about a family in Detroit... "So my husband and I know that our curious friends are asking a...
How Rich Parents Can Exacerbate School Inequality
Not very surprising article from the Atlantic... "But is all this work from parent-school groups—work that is done...
President Obama and Citizenship…
Seriously. I’ve been a bit out of touch taking care of an ill relative, but I finally got the chance to watch Obama’s...
Excellent Sheep – Musings on Elite Education
Been spending a good amount of time this holiday break hanging with the family and crocheting pillows to replace the...
To Address Education Inequality, Fix Barriers to Income Integration
In Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding v. Rell, the Connecticut Superior Court cast a spotlight on...
Doing School Improvement Differently in Oakland
"Oakland has a golden opportunity to make real lasting changes at two of its most impacted schools, through a happy...
Opening Doors Expanding Opportunities Grant — Collaborate???
Opening Doors Expanding Opportunties Grant (see below) FROM KELLY: I am working to rally folks from our district to...
How Students of Color Confront Imposter Syndrome
Beautiful Ted Talk from an inspiring teacher! "I centered my instruction on the lives, histories and identities of my...
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