Co-published with Fast Company. Decades ago Vickie Jordan’s career ambitions were put on hold by an unplanned pregnancy, but her dedication and advocacy inspired her daughter Christina to become a teacher.

Co-published with The Intercept. In “Freedom Dreams,” narrated by Nina Turner, Black women talk about how student debt has impacted their lives and what cancellation would mean for their futures.

Co-published with The Nation. As the pandemic closed down New York City, Fitzgerald found her daughter and herself priced out of a place to live.

Co-published with Believer Magazine. I’ve managed to keep the lights on, but I flinch every time they flicker.

Co-published with Oxford American. Filipino teachers, hired to fill historic shortages in the South and elsewhere, fight their exploitation by opportunistic recruiters.

Co-published with the Washington Post. Making teachers get sick can’t be an option.

Co-published with The Nation. For the ride-share company, teacher/drivers are both a marketing coup and an exploitable labor force.

Co-published with Medium. Teaching in challenging environments isn't easy, and good intentions aren't enough.