Before Maslow’s Hierarchy: The Whitewashing of Indigenous KnowledgeFor the last few months, I’ve been wincing a bit every time I see a reference to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs or its contemporary hashtag…Dec 4, 20204Dec 4, 20204
Stop Hurting Educators and Students! Let’s Be About HealingA few days ago, I tweeted the following:Aug 31, 20201Aug 31, 20201
Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing: Lessons from First Nations EldersI want to share an experience I had in April that I’m still unpacking in my own heart and mind. I was honored to attend a convening of the…Oct 8, 2019Oct 8, 2019
Creating a Collectivist ClassroomToo-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li, Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Hush, now don’t you cry! Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li…Aug 21, 2018Aug 21, 2018
The Deeper Learning Network Dives Into EquityI recently traveled to Detroit with my colleague Victor Cary, Senior Director of the National Equity Project, to lead a “shared equity…Sep 28, 20171Sep 28, 20171
Moonlight and the Power of StoryThis year’s Academy Award-winning best picture “Moonlight” moved me deeply. I reflected on the film for days, retracing its finely wrought…Mar 13, 2017Mar 13, 2017
Why Listening, Why NowThe last few days have gotten me pretty demoralized and upset. Walls on the border with Mexico, a Muslim ban, the demise of affordable…Feb 6, 2017Feb 6, 2017