For the past several years, our school district has had a focus on equity, overcoming bias, and diversity. We have challenged ourselves to view situations through the “lens of equity” […]
Category Archives: Equity
Our equity work is necessary and meaningful
On Saturday, February 29, about 150 of my colleagues at SDoL gathered for the second day of training to improve equity, inclusion and excellence in our schools. I shared some […]
Fair Funding and SDoL
Last month, I updated our High School Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) on our school district’s legal case against the PA Department of Education and the idea of fair funding. We […]
Congress can help low-income students succeed after high school
The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate this week passed amended versions of the FUTURE Act, which simplifies the FAFSA process for student financial aid. It also permanently reauthorizes funding […]
Speaking out on civil rights
On Thursday, I traveled to Philadelphia to participate in a briefing meeting on the PA Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The topic was “Dismantling the School-to-Prison […]
A call for mentors
The first of the three primary goals the school board set for our district is: “Ensure all students have equitable opportunities.” As many of you know, I am deeply invested […]