Bringing Joy Into Our Schools: A Conversation with Gholdy Muhammad 17Aug2025 by Jennifer Gonzalez Joy is not an extra. It’s what lets us stay present, care for ourselves, and give our best to students, even when fear is trying to take over.
Fully Seen and Fully Known: Teaching that Affirms Disability 8Jun2025 by Jennifer Gonzalez Most special education efforts have focused on giving students with disabilities better access to the curriculum — but access alone isn’t enough.
How to Keep Teaching Well When DEI is Under Attack 6Mar2025 by Jennifer Gonzalez You may be able to keep much more than you think.
Small Changes to Make Your Classroom More Neurodiversity-Affirming 2Feb2025 by Jennifer Gonzalez Everyone’s brain is different, and if we set up our schools in a way that makes room for many variations, we’ll all be better off.
Curating a More Inclusive Library 27Oct2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez Our shelves say a lot about who is welcome in our classrooms. Let’s make sure they hold the full range of human experience.
Making School Better for Gender-Expansive Kids 29Sep2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez Creating a school that feels safe and accepting for nonbinary and trans kids goes beyond just being nice to them.
A Conversation About School Choice 12May2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez Legislating the idea that parents should choose the best school for their child is much more complicated in practice than in theory.
How to Help Students Without Being a Savior 10Dec2023 by Jennifer Gonzalez Trying to meet big student needs on your own is ultimately not that helpful to the student. Here’s how to shift your approach.
Two Books to Help You Hold Healthy Classroom Conversations About Race 12Nov2023 by Jennifer Gonzalez Our classrooms can be spaces where we learn to have conversations about challenging topics with respect, curiosity, and kindness.
