As always, Jay is one of the few people who has a pulse on cultural and educational issues among POC that actually focuses on the actions and thoughts of a wide spectrum of thought, rather than simply repeating what is heard in academia. https://t.co/jsSS4rnJ23

— Ferny Reyes (@FernyReyes2) October 18, 2022

In particular, the focus on rigor here is something I want to find the right forum to talk about. I've spent a lot of time in rooms where well-meaning white folks talked about lowering the rigor of the academic experience of students and it's just depressing.

— Ferny Reyes (@FernyReyes2) October 18, 2022

From pedagogy to assessments, there is a lot of folks out there invested in the idea that certain people just can't learn the things all the other kids can.

It ain't woke if they can't read is what I always tell my people.

— Ferny Reyes (@FernyReyes2) October 18, 2022

I also will note: I fundamentally believe that good data, assessment, and a push for academic rigor is not only necessary, it is the just way to educate all children and it will do the most for students who have had opportunities denied to them.

— Ferny Reyes (@FernyReyes2) October 18, 2022

Charters are allowed to have admission preferences so it’s not an apple to apple composition with traditional public schools. They also historically enroll less special education students. It’s great that this school can be successful for a very specific type of student.

— westcoastgirl68 (@Farsteph) October 18, 2022

That completely depends on the state - that's where the regulatory power is in. Also, the reality is given the wider context of school-age population decrease in urban centers, the goal is enrollment for financial reasons and so there's been a broadening of charter enrolles

— Ferny Reyes (@FernyReyes2) October 18, 2022

Students across the US are experiencing setbacks in both math and reading, according to the first authoritative national exam since the pandemic https://t.co/j0sCkt7jmm

— Bloomberg (@business) October 25, 2022