Helping Students Master Mathematics
I love math and love teaching math. I taught math at an elementary/middle school in Chicago and at the Baraka School in Kenya. What I really love are fractions, especially when cooking and doubling recipes. Fractions are handy, tangible and practical. The recent data from the 2022 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) scores for Maryland […]
How School Leaders Can Create Better Teacher Support in Public Schools
Teaching and working in public schools are rewarding and challenging, especially right now. Our profession is experiencing a huge shift in how content is taught. Remote learning during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing learning gap continue to challenge veteran and new teachers. The well-publicized national teacher shortage and burn-out are […]
Hampstead Hill Academy’s 8-Year Recharter
Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA) recently received an eight-year renewal term as a public charter school. The unanimous vote on February 23, 2023, by the Board of School Commissioners, Baltimore City Public Schools, is an incredible accomplishment for HHA students, faculty, staff, parents, and its proud principal, Matt Hornbeck. It’s also gratifying to the Baltimore Curriculum […]
The Role of Schools in Violence Prevention
There is an absolute crisis of violence across our country. In Baltimore, over the past five years, one in eight shooting victims taken to hospitals in our region has been a child between the ages of 10 and 19. How violence affects our communities and schools is a critical issue for all educators. What can […]