<p>Taking attendance seems like the easiest and most important thing a teacher can do. Ironically, when I struggle to be present, attendance is the first thing I forget. Plus, I talk to two fantastic former students from my days at #ChiArts High School, Crystal Arrington and Justice Ford about what it means to be an educator nowadays. </p>

Taking attendance seems like the easiest and most important thing a teacher can do. Ironically, when I struggle to be present, attendance is the first thing I forget. Plus, I talk to two fantastic former students from my days at #ChiArts High School, Crystal Arrington and Justice Ford about what it means to be an educator nowadays.

Ep 19: Remembering attendance and a chat with Crystal Arrington and Justice Ford, former students

Abdel Shakur is a writer and teacher concerned with telling the stories of Black teachers. A Catalyst Chicago Classroom Story Slam winner and a 15 year veteran in the classroom, Abdel and his guests reflect on the power of Black folks engaged in the teaching art.

Holler at me @misstraknowitall

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Abdel Shakur is a writer and teacher concerned with telling the stories of Black teachers. A Catalyst Chicago Classroom Story Slam winner and a 15 year veteran in the classroom, Abdel and his guests reflect on the power of Black folks engaged in the teaching art. Holler at me @misstraknowitall

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Ep 19: Remembering attendance and a chat with Crystal Arrington and Justice Ford, former students

Ep 19: Remembering attendance and a chat with Crystal Arrington and Justice Ford, former students