Jennifer McClellan for CongressWhen I was the named the 2019 National Teacher of the Year, my school had a ceremony with lots of politicians, media, educators, and former…Dec 19, 2022Dec 19, 2022
School Choice in Virginia Must Include Black ParentsDissatisfaction with schools was a clear message this past election in Virginia. Parents want more control over what is being taught in…Dec 4, 2021Dec 4, 2021
Keep Jason Kamras in RPSI have worked for Richmond Public Schools for 21 years. I have seen and experienced a lot, both positive and negative in those years. In my…Feb 8, 2021Feb 8, 2021
An ApologyI recently made a bad joke on Twitter about Rand Paul’s fight with his neighbors in relation to Mitch McConnell’s neighbors and I was…Dec 31, 202012Dec 31, 202012
How Educators Can Turn Grief Into ActionYesterday, I woke up to a country and a city in crisis. I had text messages from former students who are now in their late 20’s looking…Nov 15, 20201Nov 15, 20201
Black Boys FilmI remember sixth grade more than any other year in my schooling. It was the year of role reversal for my brother and me. Throughout our…Nov 14, 2020Nov 14, 2020
A Plan to Increase Cultural Equity in EducationThere has been a plethora of studies regarding the achievement gap and graduation gap over the last hundred years. Many educators and…Nov 14, 2020Nov 14, 2020
The Cabinet Position Biden Can’t Get Wrong2019 NTOY Acceptance Speech (Media Blackout on Original Speech)Nov 14, 20201Nov 14, 20201
Political Demographics and EducationWEB Dubois said, “The proper education of any people includes a sympathetic touch between teacher and pupil; knowledge on the part of the…Nov 11, 20203Nov 11, 20203
ANTI-RACIST EDUCATION BEGINS WITH HONESTYWhen I traveled the country as National Teacher of the Year, teachers would often ask what was the greatest tool for teachers to improve…Oct 11, 20202Oct 11, 20202