How do my students deeply investigate relevant social issues in order to participate in meaningful social change work? As a 9th grade Humanities teacher in Oakland, it is critical for my students to see themselves and their passions reflected in the curriculum while simultaneously building skills in critical thinking, writing, […]
At the League of Women Voters’ luncheon this past week, I had the opportunity to listen to Tani Cantil-Sakauye speak eloquently about how she became California’s first Asian American Chief Justice despite a childhood where she had struggled to overcome shyness and find her voice. She attributed her decision to […]
When asked why civic engagement matters in schools, History teacher Jesse Shapiro gave the following response, “I found that students really step their game up. Their writing is much better when they know that other people’s eyes, other than me, [are] going to be on it. They become better speakers, […]
If you follow education in Oakland, you may be familiar with the phrase “college and career ready.” If you google that phrase, you will come upon the Achieve.org website, which states that “college and career readiness means that a high school graduate has the knowledge and skills in English and mathematics […]
