Illustrations by Khou Vue for Education Evolving When we hear about “student-centered” and “personalized” learning, we often hear about individualizing learning: one-to-one access to technology, curriculum designed to meet unique […]

“Who is at the table with me making decisions, designing our school programs or new schools, or even a first project for a beginning independent learner?” Tony Simmons asked those […]

It has been a summer like no other that has redefined our definitions of rest, relaxation, and restoration. It has tested our limitations and inspired new forms of creativity in […]

For many educators, the necessary demand for racial justice in how we police our communities has been inextricably tied to how we educate our Black youth. In our role as […]

On July 13, LAUSD announced students will be distance learning when school resumes next month. Last month, a group of Los Angeles teacher-powered educators and leaders gathered for a virtual […]

Photo by Lorie Shaull. The events of the past week and a half—the murder of George Floyd by police like countless others before him and the subsequent demonstrations against police […]

Anna Robinson is a social studies teacher and leadership team member at Laura Jeffrey Academy in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Laura Jeffrey Academy (LJA) opened its doors in 2007, offering Saint […]

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” —Alice Walker You have power. Power as a teacher, power as a team of […]

The beginning of the teacher-powered movement in Minnesota came with the passing of the nation’s first charter law in 1991. With teachers taking on the roles of founders, board members, […]