Some commitments are not just professional. They are deeply personal. My commitment to inclusion began long before I became a superintendent, researcher, or director. It began as a child, watching my cousin with Down syndrome move through school in ways that [...]

Athletics, whether through PE classes, informal intramural sports, or formal teams, is one way our public schools try to keep their students healthy, engaged, and excited about school. However, for our children, physical activity is just one aspect of health and [...]

People often say that our public schools try to do too much; that schools should not be responsible and accountable for “all of society's problems.” However, the reality is that schools do not get to choose which issues they get to [...]

Each January, the calendar resets, classrooms reopen for a new semester, and we collectively get another chance to do school differently – and better. In this edition of Equity Express, as schools launch the second semester, we lean into a theme [...]

Every edition of The Equity Express provides me with the opportunity to reflect on significant federal, state, and local programs, policies, and initiatives significant research; and momentous milestones and ev ents that have impacted the lives of students, families, teachers, and/or [...]

November marks the beginning of the holiday season, and for educators, this is always an exciting time of year. But it is also a time to provide support for those children and families who are less fortunate.