Jarett Fields ER Room: By Jarett Fields This week, I had the opportunity to hear Harry Belafonte speak at the YWCA’s 9th Annual Evening to Promote Racial Justice. In recent years, … [Read more...]
An education message to all families for Thanksgiving
Jarett Fields ER Room By Jarett Fields Recently, Milwaukee’s Black students scored the lowest in the nation in fourth grade math and reading and eighth grade math and reading. This was the … [Read more...]
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Carter G. Woodson and (Mis)Education Reform
Jarett Fields ER Room: This year marked the 80th anniversary of Carter G. Woodson’s, Mis-Education of the Negro. It was a profound assessment of the American education system, and its effects … [Read more...]
President Obama’s higher education agenda should lead the way for Wisconsin Democrats
Jarett Fields ER Room By Jarett Fields The Obama Administration is charting a new course in higher education access. Called the American College Initiative by some, the President’s goal is for … [Read more...]
What is Common Core and why is it good for Milwaukee students?
Jarett Fields ER Room: The Common Core State Standards are academic guidelines that provide a clear understanding of what students are expected. To date, forty-six states have all voluntarily … [Read more...]
The waiting room
Jarett Fields ER Room By Jarett Fields When Nicole Tate was young, her parents stressed the importance of school, church, and community. In fact, they believed all three were related. In … [Read more...]
The tipping point of education in Milwaukee
Jarett Fields ER Room By Jarett Fields The right person, with the right message, at the right time, can turn something small into something big. That moment is called the tipping … [Read more...]
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Jarett Fields ER Room: We are the champions
This fall, Wisconsin legislators will have the opportunity to vote on Senate Bill 76 regarding charter schools. The bill strengthens accountability for charter schools, allows more Universities to … [Read more...]
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“Republicans’ ‘Dear John’ Letter to Blacks”
Jarett Fields ER Room: There was a brief moment that Republicans were interested in courting Black voters. They learned from their mistakes, saw how African Americans came out to the polls … [Read more...]
When parents go wild
Jarett Fields ER Room: By Jarett Fields When the Department of Public Instruction released its second annual school report cards, the results sent a clear message to parents. The report card … [Read more...]