A former advocate for Black students in education has shifted focus to the classroom, trading activism for teaching to better understand and address systemic challenges in schools. The personal journey reflects a growing trend among educators who seek direct impact by working within the system they once aimed to reform. The piece explores how hands-on experience has reshaped perspectives on education equity and the role of teachers in driving change. It offers an intimate look at the tensions between advocacy and instruction in the pursuit of improving opportunities for marginalized students.
I wanted to save Black students. Then I became a teacher The Bay State Banner
