“She thought I was capable of doing a lot in math. That’s what really motivated me. She lets me know I can be cool and smart at the same time.” (Middle School Student) When I talk with teachers from across Iowa, I am often asked how they can effectively teach students of color. When I get this question, I trust teachers want to do the very best for their students yet they are experiencing the same kind of achievement disparities in their classrooms that we see across the state and the nation (... Read More