TCLARKThe Power of Coming Home: Reflections on SpelHouse Homecoming 2024Walking through the historic gates of Morehouse College this October weekend, I was struck by how a place can simultaneously feel frozen in…Oct 27Oct 27
TCLARKBoston Public Schools in 2024: Echoes of Kozol’s “Savage Inequalities” and the Call for Systemic…In 1991, Jonathan Kozol’s “Savage Inequalities” shone a spotlight on the stark disparities in America’s public education system. Three…Oct 20Oct 20
TCLARKBeyond MCAS: Reimagining Education in Cambridge and MassachusettsThe recent 4–4–1 vote by the Cambridge City Council on a ballot question against the MCAS graduation requirement is more than just a local…Oct 17Oct 17
TCLARKReframing the Narrative: Moving Beyond Myths About Black Male VotersIn recent days, comments by former President Barack Obama regarding Black men’s voting patterns have reignited a contentious discourse…Oct 12Oct 12
TCLARKEmpowering Students as Global Citizens in Today’s Political ClimateIn an era of heightened political tensions and global challenges, American public schools face a critical mandate: to nurture the next…Sep 22Sep 22
TCLARKCambridge can be betterThe Cambridge City Council’s return from summer hiatus presents a critical opportunity to address the glaring inequities revealed in the…Sep 9Sep 9
TCLARKReimagining Cambridge’s Educational Landscape: A Call for Transformative ActionIn the shadow of world-renowned institutions like Harvard and MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, finds itself at a crossroads. Despite its…Aug 27Aug 27
TCLARKThe Ripple Effect: Trump’s Rhetoric on Harris and America’s Treatment of Black Women in LeadershipIn the tumultuous landscape of American politics, former President Donald Trump’s repeated verbal assaults on Vice President Kamala Harris…Aug 27Aug 27
TCLARKHealing Should be HardDespite the hugs and high fives that will be captured through camera phones by gleeful parents and caregivers this week, it is important to…Feb 6Feb 6
TCLARKProfessor of The People: Thank You, Professor OgletreeIn the winter of 1996, I received a call from Professor Charles Ogletree Jr. It was not totally unusual to field a call from the Professor…Aug 7, 2023Aug 7, 2023
