School just ended and many families were reminded of how toxic some public schools’ culture can be for Black students. Graduation is a tradition as well as a celebration. There are many public schools, traditional and non-traditional, that set dress codes for their graduation ceremonies. Dress codes that can become barriers for students who show up to graduation outside of…
The Digital Divide is a Virtual Nightmare for Students Who Are Stuck in the Middle
The digital divide has been on the minds of educators and parents navigating through COVID-19 for the last year. Many would agree that the digital divide is a virtual nightmare for students who are students stuck in the middle without access to digital learning. This includes having access to the internet but not the bandwidth needed on their device to…
Do We Want Teachers to Teach or Do Paperwork, That is the Question!?!
Are teachers really overwhelmed with teaching or the large amount of paperwork asked of teachers daily? I ask this question because if teachers are truly overwhelmed with the art of teaching, then we need to begin holding state teacher training programs accountable. Unfortunately, after COVID-19 I believe that teachers are tired of both. Teachers are given way too much paperwork…
Reimagining School Begins With Hiring Superintendents Who Prioritize the Voices of Students, Educators and Parents!
Samuel Esowhode is a student leader in the EdLanta Student Coalition representing Gwinnett County, GA.
Black Boys Don’t Want A Superintendent Who Manages Them Like Sheep. They Need Someone Who Wants to Build CEOs!
David Esowhode is a Gwinnett County Student and ESC leader.
More Public Schools Need Superintendents to Provide Access and Resources for Post Secondary Success!
The EdLanta Student Coalition leaders and activists have been attending the Gwinnett County School Board members to speak on needed student leadership with the board.
I Want A Superintendent Who Supports Social Emotional Learning and Innovation in Schools!
This article is a part of the EdLanta Student Coalition series on lifting student voices and empowering student leadership.