Journal of a Black Teacher

In today's society, the concept of treating a school site like a daycare has become increasingly prevalent as more parents enter the workforce and seek external care for their children. While daycare can provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, it is essential for parents to recognize the importance of being actively involved in their child's education at their child’s school site. In some schools, teachers avoid calling parents because of the backlash received from the parent to the teacher. All educators understand that parents are the go-to person in their student's life; this becomes challenging when parents who might be experiencing extreme poverty, lack of housing, and food shortages lash out at the people who teach their children. This critique editorial opinion will explore the detrimental effects of lack of parental involvement in education, the impact it has on child development and academic success, and the significance of communication between par

Consent Decree: These orders are usually called “consent decrees.” The term reflects that the order was negotiated and agreed to by the DOJ and the City that was investigated. A consent decree is  a legally binding agreement where the court supervises the implementation of the agreement.   By Don Allen, M. A. Ed./MAT #Fiction, #FutureCast Twin Cities, Minn…Once upon a time, in a city plagued by gun violence, there was a controversial agreement in place between the police department and the community. The agreement stated that the police would only use force as a last resort and would work to build trust and positive relationships with the people they served. At first, the agreement was met with skepticism and resistance from both sides. The police felt that their hands were tied and that they were being unfairly criticized for doing their jobs. The community, on the other hand, felt that the police were not doing enough to protect them and that the agreement was just a way for the pol