The pandemic has affected me personally in ways that I never expected, like when I lost my father unexpectedly in March 2021, in part due to complications from COVID-19. The grief was unimaginable, and yet I still had to find a way to work and teach. Even though I was…

Hi! May is Mental Health Month! Here is the thing though, every month, rather every day, is a mental health day. Supporting one’s mental health and wellbeing should be a lifelong venture, especially if you are an educator. Some time ago, I shared my story about my struggles with post-traumatic…

Excellence and equity cannot be separated in education. Hallmarks of effective teacher preparation include deep clinical practice, culturally relevant and sustaining pedagogy, and an unwavering commitment to respect and nurture the humanity of each student in the classroom.[1] …

Thanks to Record Investments in Educator Recruitment, Preparation, and Training — By Public Advocates and the California Teacher Residency Lab Interested in becoming a teacher or recruiting fully credentialed teachers to serve your district’s students? This is the right place to start the journey! Read on for a summary of key opportunities available to you from California’s recent investment into the recruitment, preparation, and training of educators.

Were you mesmerized by the words of Amanda Gorman on inauguration day, January 20, 2021? I know I was. What a treat it was to see this young, capable, bright woman of color waxing philosophical about the United States’ quest for real democracy. A pursuit that imagines the United States…

A colleague of mine recently said they appreciate my thoughtful, compassionate leadership. And I thought, hmm, is that me? I am grateful for the new year and look forward to a change in national leadership and rhetoric. But I am still deeply uneasy. I think it’s because, in the hopes…

We are grateful for the tremendous courage shown by Lab members to pursue an equity-driven teacher preparation agenda in which you actively and unapologetically recruit, retain, and support educators of color. You can read more about The Lab’s Advancing Equity: Recruiting, Retaining, and Supporting Educators of Color Focus in our…

By Dr. Jacquelyn Ollison, Dr. Nathan Swett, and Dr. Shari Dickstein-Staub If you struggle to deliver effective distance learning in asynchronous and synchronous environments, you are not alone. To be honest, before the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the deep educational inequities in our school system, especially when it comes to technology…

Why We Need Equity-Driven Teacher Preparation — I chose this photo with this quote because it perfectly illustrates why we must never stop fighting for justice and equity in education. Although the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision occurred in 1954 with Brown as the lead complainant, Linda Brown never actually attended the all-white school her…