Equity or Elitism? When โ€œPerfect Employeesโ€ Undermine Inclusive Communities

The Myth of the Perfect Employee Equity is a word we often see at the top of mission statements in our school districts. It looks great in banners, policy drafts, and social media posts. But what happens when those same institutions quietly favor candidates who are flawless on paper, leaving out those with non-traditional paths, …

Strikes Close Schools but Do Not Put Students First

As this post was originally published Evergreen Public Schools was in the third week of a strike that had closed schools. Families were already well past the point of improvising schedules. Students were missing instructional time that no one seriously believes will be fully recovered later. Meals were still being served. Some extracurriculars, including sports, …