Sam Jessup
@samjessup.bsky.social
English educator and curriculum developer pursuing a PhD in Teacher Education at Indiana University.
Just a reminder that DEI matters because it wasn’t until 1943 that someone was able to (and unfortunately had to) scientifically prove that racial inferiority was a myth. Centuries of racist narratives aren’t undone overnight and certainly not without active efforts to dismantle these ideologies.
February 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Just a reminder that DEI matters because it wasn’t until 1943 that someone was able to (and unfortunately had to) scientifically prove that racial inferiority was a myth. Centuries of racist narratives aren’t undone overnight and certainly not without active efforts to dismantle these ideologies.
What a beautiful, inspiring day at Denver’s capitol where people spoke of and fought for love, inclusivity and human rights.
February 6, 2025 at 5:52 AM
What a beautiful, inspiring day at Denver’s capitol where people spoke of and fought for love, inclusivity and human rights.
Our district had a severe snow storm today that started early and was unrelenting; many questioned why we didn’t call a snow day. By 6pm, our superintendent sent this apologetic email for making a bad call. It was a profound example of humility in a highly scrutinized administrative role.
January 31, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Our district had a severe snow storm today that started early and was unrelenting; many questioned why we didn’t call a snow day. By 6pm, our superintendent sent this apologetic email for making a bad call. It was a profound example of humility in a highly scrutinized administrative role.
If you’re looking for a quick overview of current debates in educational policy, this was a very clear, succinct collection of some relevant topics in education right now. This would be a good recommendation for parents or community members who also want to understand more about school policy.
January 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
If you’re looking for a quick overview of current debates in educational policy, this was a very clear, succinct collection of some relevant topics in education right now. This would be a good recommendation for parents or community members who also want to understand more about school policy.
Trump wants teachers to “INSTILL a patriotic ADMIRATION for our INCREDIBLE Nation and the values for which we stand…” but this in itself is a form of biased “radical indoctrination.” I’d rather show my students various viewpoints and let them critically synthesize that info without a hidden agenda.
January 30, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Trump wants teachers to “INSTILL a patriotic ADMIRATION for our INCREDIBLE Nation and the values for which we stand…” but this in itself is a form of biased “radical indoctrination.” I’d rather show my students various viewpoints and let them critically synthesize that info without a hidden agenda.
This is my mom’s first photo as a Cambodian immigrant after surviving the deadly Khmer Rouge. Her family collected and sold cans to afford a life in America. Decades later, I have the opportunity to pursue a PhD and help marginalized children like her BECAUSE she was able to seek refuge in the US.
January 22, 2025 at 3:47 AM
This is my mom’s first photo as a Cambodian immigrant after surviving the deadly Khmer Rouge. Her family collected and sold cans to afford a life in America. Decades later, I have the opportunity to pursue a PhD and help marginalized children like her BECAUSE she was able to seek refuge in the US.
Our school district is addressing absenteeism with informative videos on why attendance matters; I have a hunch many of the students/families for whom this relates aren’t engaging with these emails in general. What actions have you seen re: absenteeism in other districts that may be more impactful?
January 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Our school district is addressing absenteeism with informative videos on why attendance matters; I have a hunch many of the students/families for whom this relates aren’t engaging with these emails in general. What actions have you seen re: absenteeism in other districts that may be more impactful?