Tag: Diversity

December 27, 2022

My college decision was a no-brainer — Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was a prestigious school, with a reputation for top-tier academics surrounded by picturesque rolling emerald hills. Enamored by my move-in experience with perfect weather, tireless nights of orientation […]

March 28, 2022

Regularly I run into our students making Tik Tok videos in school stairwells. I often jump in, but that’s a different article for another day. I’ve come to learn that these videos are complicated, skillful endeavors that require multiple takes, […]

January 31, 2022

There’s a common misconception that science is inherently neutral and objective, absolving it of any responsibility for racist beliefs and practices. However, many of the scientific advancements we celebrate are rooted in racism and sexism. Numerous medical cures and breakthroughs, […]

January 19, 2022

Diversity, according to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, is the condition of having or being composed of differing elements, especially the inclusion of people of different races, cultures, etc. in a group or organization. As an educator, with over 17 years of experience, […]

August 9, 2021

Diversity, according to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, is the condition of having or being composed of differing elements, especially the inclusion of people of different races, cultures, etc. in a group or organization. As an educator, with over 17 years of experience, […]

July 15, 2016

Computer Science (CS) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are popping up all over. The media tells us there are STEM career opportunities for students in abundance. Teachers write blogs about the pros and cons about teaching CS and […]

March 3, 2016

A new study from New York Appleseed has taken a closer look at racial isolation among educationally disadvantaged children, finding that segregation by race or income relates to limited resources in New York City elementary schools. The study, “New York City Elementary Schools: A Tale […]