New York City’s lightning-rod charter operator Eva Moskowitz is under fire over reports that one of her schools maintained a “Got to Go” list of disruptive students. (Chalkbeat)
In rebutting criticism of her schools, Eva Moskowitz released a 10-year-old’s disciplinary record, potentially violating federal privacy laws. (Slate)
A coalition of educators tells Deray McKesson, the Teach For America alum at the fore of the Black Lives Matter movement, that TFA undermines equity. (Jacobin Mag)
The hottest show on Broadway, “Hamilton,” will soon get an audience of 20,000 schoolchildren. (Hollywood Reporter)
Two teachers who aren’t working for their unions have started a political action committee of teachers who support Hillary Clinton for president. (L.A. Times)
Many sharp tensions in Denver’s school board race can be traced to evolving definitions of “neighborhood school.” (Chalkbeat)
What we know and what we don’t know about Spring Valley High School, the South Carolina school where a police officer was videotaped tackling a student at her desk. (Kicker)
A teacher argues that the best way to prevent incidents such as the one in Spring Valley is to lead with love every day. (Jose Vilson)
The incident was an extreme example of South Carolina’s dismal record on school discipline. (The Atlantic)
Roxane Gay: Spring Valley is yet more proof that black children are not safe anywhere in America. (New York Times)