Education in Trump’s America

The election of President-elect Donald Trump has made many things uncertain both in America and around the world. One area with special cause for concern is that of education. The Department of Education, districts, and schools could probably all foresee...

Education, violence, and the White Ribbon Oath

Anyone can be subject to violence that deeply impacts their life and ability to function in society. However, approaches to ending violence in education often focus solely or majorly on violence against women and girls. There are of course extremely...

Skipping School – Can’t Buy Class

I doubt anyone would disagree with the statement that education is important and often creates a means of improving ones stature in life. If that is the case, how come so many boys and girls around the world are not...

For Little Black Girls and Little Black Boys

Black boys aren't reading at the rate they should be. They're in crisis. Only 10% of eighth-grade boys in the U.S. read at the level they should as compared to 46% and 17% of white and black students respectively (EdWeek)....

Education for all: Let Girls and Boys learn?

Education has long been heralded as the "great equalizer." Most would agree that education is or should be a human right. That's why sayings like: "Knowledge is power" and "Education is the only thing that can never be taken away...