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Read more about the article Nya Griffin | “The work can’t be student-centered if it’s not also teacher-centered”

Nya Griffin | “The work can’t be student-centered if it’s not also teacher-centered”

I decided to become a teacher when I was in undergrad and initially pursued a degree in education. But after a few years, taking courses and managing college life and classes became complicated. I ended up changing my major, but…

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Read more about the article Vanessa Haro Miracle | My journey from doubt to confidence as an early career teacher

Vanessa Haro Miracle | My journey from doubt to confidence as an early career teacher

My younger sister and I are 15 years apart. When I was in college studying creative writing, she was just starting kindergarten and struggling with her sight words. She has ADHD, and my parents couldn’t afford a tutor. So when…

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Read more about the article Kareem Neal | Why I teach special education

Kareem Neal | Why I teach special education

 I became a teacher by luck.  I was a chemical engineering major at Seton Hall University in New Jersey, where I grew up. There was a Special Olympics event, and I was setting up for it because I worked with…

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Read more about the article Ben Williams | Advocating for teachers on the DC State Board of Education

Ben Williams | Advocating for teachers on the DC State Board of Education

I was sworn into my role on the DC State Board of Education in January 2023. Over the last two years, one key accomplishment has been revising and updating DC’s social studies standards. As a social studies teacher, it was an honor to have a direct say in the revision process and ultimately get a vote to approve the new standards.

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Read more about the article Ashleen Calhan | “Kids can smell if you’re being a phony”

Ashleen Calhan | “Kids can smell if you’re being a phony”

From a young age, I loved to read. My mom could be standing right in front of me calling my name and I literally would not hear her because I would be so engrossed in whatever I was reading.  I…

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Read more about the article Chris Dier | Collective trauma and collective hope

Chris Dier | Collective trauma and collective hope

Hurricane Katrina, COVID, and the Ten Commandments in New Orleans. My mom has been teaching for fifty years. I grew up with her, literally grading papers and cooking at the same time. Back then, I never wanted to be a…

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Read more about the article Ebony Manion | The many jobs of teaching

Ebony Manion | The many jobs of teaching

When I was in first grade or second grade, they pulled me out of the classroom to teach other students how to read. I guess I was a really good reader. I don't remember why they asked me, but they…

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Read more about the article Alex Robins | From singing to Socratic seminars

Alex Robins | From singing to Socratic seminars

I studied history at the University of Michigan, and I played music for fun. I thought, ‘Okay, I'll graduate, and then I'll go start a band.’ That's what I did. We were called ‘Or, The Whale.’ I ended up moving…

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Read more about the article Keshawn Bostic | High expectations in Dallas

Keshawn Bostic | High expectations in Dallas

When I was going into high school, I wanted to be a lawyer. That was my goal.  I got into boarding school and during my freshman year, I played football. At the end of my freshman year, they cut the…

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Read more about the article Lance Powell | The paradox of teaching

Lance Powell | The paradox of teaching

I always thought I wanted to go into law. I saw all these courtroom drama TV shows growing up, and that's what I wanted to do. I went to the University of Wisconsin–Madison with the intention of eventually going into…

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