Principal Damen Scott reflects upon his experience creating a more inclusive and supportive environment at his Brooklyn High School -- a major transition from the previous rigid "no excuses" model to a culture centered on joy and equity. He discusses … [Continue reading]
Book Bans
Posted on August 29, 2023 Written by
Book bans are increasingly common in many states across the country. Texas and Florida are among the leaders in this movement. Idaho, Iowa, and Tennessee have all seen bills that seek to criminalize educators and librarians for sharing books some … [Continue reading]
Overcoming Adversity
Posted on August 15, 2023 Written by
Imagine you've just become principal of a middle school with a highly-diverse population where hate speech, discipline referrals, on-campus vaping, and physical conflicts are major issues. Then as the school year begins, add a major disaster that … [Continue reading]
Marshallese – a study in diversity
Posted on August 1, 2023 Written by
Over the past few years, the number of Arkansas students from diverse backgrounds (social, economic, ethnic, etc.) has grown exponentially. Among these groups are the Marshallese. Today there are more Marshallese in Northwest Arkansas than anywhere … [Continue reading]