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samjessup.bsky.social
English educator and equity advocate pursuing a PhD in Educational Policy using an ecological lens to improve outcomes and opportunities for marginalized populations.
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What a beautiful, inspiring day at Denver’s capitol where people spoke of and fought for love, inclusivity and human rights.

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

Today, many of my California-based students were absent as they participated in a movement called “A Day Without Immigrants.” And all I could think was how privileged I am to teach these youth, who seem to understand more about human rights than some of our national leaders.

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

The next time a GOP politician says that they need a voucher program because test scores are not improving, let’s remember that Alabama introduced a voucher program last year while their test scores are improving. It’s not about test scores. It’s never been about test scores.

submitted 22 days ago • 2 comments

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.

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

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.

submitted 23 days ago • 1 comment

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.

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

Thanks for sharing space for these incredibly important issues. I hope families remain safe and educators continue to shield them!

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

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.

submitted 32 days ago • 0 comments