Category: FLI Urban Ed Blog

Seeing ourselves reflected in the books that we read and love has a major impact on our self-perception, self-worth, and self-confidence. As such, teachers and caregivers have a duty to … Continued

Check out Linda Darling Hammond’s explanation of racial and economic segregation in the US today, or if you’re short on time, read our infographic below for a quick summary!   … Continued

Here’s the fourth and final insight from NSVF’s latest Insight Brief: How to create rigorous expectations. See our first post for a brief summary of NSVF’s Insights! How to Meet Your … Continued

Here’s the third insight from NSVF’s latest Insight Brief: How to make sure your students know how to cope with stress and emotions. See our first post for a brief summary … Continued

Here’s the second insight from NSVF’s latest Insight Brief: How to make sure your students believe their abilities and skills can grow with effort. See our first post for a brief … Continued

Here’s the first insight from NSVF’s latest Insight Brief: How to make sure your students feel physically and emotionally safe when schools reopen. See our last post for a brief summary … Continued

“Elevating Student Voice in Education” by the Center for American Progress explains not only the importance of teaching students to be capable self-advocates, but how to do it too. In … Continued

“The educational value of a Black teacher” by Andre Perry powerful and encouraging reminder of why we do the work that we do. Leaders, if you need help increasing your teacher … Continued