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The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most memorable years of our lives. People all over our nation and the world are grappling with various social, economic, and political issues that directly impact our lives.  Now more than ever it is our responsibility as educators

“PD,” “Professional Development,” “PLC,” no matter what you call it, the moment you mention any form of the concept to educators, you will most certainly be met with narrowed eyes, a wry smile, a disdainful ‘ugh’, or some combination of these. As an educator with 10+ years of varied experience

When I first began working towards my bachelor’s degree, it seemed that everyone I spoke to asked about my major. I would always respond with “elementary education,” which was, surprisingly and quite frequently, met with, “You’re going to teach for the rest of your life, good luck.” As a bright-eyed

In-person or remote, new or experienced, you are about to sail off into a beautiful, messy, and challenging, intellectual, emotional, and social journey with a handful of children. Now in my eleventh year of education, I’ve been reflecting on what has been the most critical pieces of advice I’ve received

On a Saturday afternoon in March, New York City educators were thrust into the unknown. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that schools would close because of COVID-19 and the world’s largest school system would shift to virtual teaching.  The hurdles to overcome were incredible. Charter public schools like Classical worked

Innovation at Classical Charter Schools Classical Charter Schools is unique in using data to achieve its mission of developing academically successful, liberated scholars of impeccable character. Our meticulous, data-informed approach to innovation means we are constantly improving our practice based on evidence. Of course, it also means that in comparison

These last few months have been unlike any other in history. Between the economic, financial, and personal losses brought on by Covid-19 and the painfully repetitive reminder that racism is a real, violent, and prevalent threat to the lives of Black Americans, these have been incredibly difficult times. If there

Below is a letter to the Classical Community from Executive Director and the Founder of Classical Charter Schools, Lester Long. While, we typically use this blog to share the strategies and insights we’ve developed in support of fellow educators, we recognize that right now, our focus, and the focus of

With COVID-19’s impact reverberating across the globe, it has been a particularly intense and challenging time for educators. In the epicenter of this outbreak, New York City schools are working around the clock to reinvent virtual pedagogical approaches on the fly, aiming to prevent student learning loss in a “COVID-slide.”

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, parents have needed to find new ways to continue their children’s remote learning success while, in many cases, working themselves and managing the responsibilities of their families. As anyone can imagine, this has been no small task. Yet, despite the challenges, the parents and families of