Curtis Weathers

During this season of Thanksgiving, it's always a good time to reflect on the many aspects of our lives for which we are grateful. Few things in our lives, however, are as important as the teachers, administrators, and support staff that manage our public schools. They...

The phrase “Conservatives’ War Against Public Education” is a provocative characterization to describe what is perceived as a concerted effort by conservative politicians and interest groups to undermine, privatize, reshape, or otherwise weaken public education in the United States. I clearly recognize that this characterization...

Just over 20 years ago, way back in 2002, I was asked by the leadership of the 100 Black Men of Memphis to serve as principal of one of the first charter schools to open its doors here in Memphis and the state of...

We’re now almost five weeks into the school year, and I must admit, I’m already experiencing a nostalgic yearning to return to the role of school leader and the day-to-day grind of urban education. I miss it! But I’m in school buildings daily, working with teenage...

Just a few months ago, I wrote a column about the AI (artificial intelligence) revolution taking place around the world.  I've had an opportunity to learn more since that time, and I'm even more excited about what is transpiring.  AI is a rapidly advancing set of...

The city of Memphis mayoral race is heating up. The candidate pool is crowded with 17 individuals trying to convince Memphis citizens that they have the leadership wherewithal to turn this city around. Strong leadership is a critical need in our city right now. The...

The devastation that occurred last week in the village of Lahaina on the Hawaii island of Maui was breathtaking. The island was hit with hurricane-force winds and wildfires unlike any they had ever experienced before. The photos and video footage of the flames and devastation...

This school year will be a pivotable year for students, teachers, and administrators in school systems across the state and throughout our nation. For those of us who keep a close watch on local as well as national trends in our educational systems, one must...

The opening of school is only a couple of weeks away, and while we have many issues to be concerned about, at the very top of the list is the shortage of qualified teachers to instruct our children.  There is nothing more stressful to school...

While growing up as a teenager, there was an expression used by my parents that has stayed with me my entire life. When I would do something they disapproved of, they would say: "Son, why do you always take one step forward and two steps...