Videos
August 30, 2018
Two summers ago, I wrote an essay called “The challenges of being a black Principal in today’s racial and political climate.” It was a reflection of […]
October 22, 2017
So many say that the principalship is the hardest job in education…and I couldn’t agree more. Being the inspiration, visionary, coach, sounding board, disciplinarian, advocate, negotiator, […]
October 22, 2017
It’s 7:15 a.m. and it’s raining. The weather doesn’t matter however, because he is standing outside every day…rain, sleet, or snow, like the postman…greeting students as […]
March 3, 2017
It never occurred to me that I couldn’t be anything I wanted to be. As I child, I dreamed of being Diana Ross, a doctor, an […]
January 12, 2017
2016 was certainly the year of talking about equity around this country. Through data, the media and some brave storytellers, we figured out that students of […]
January 5, 2017
So much has already been said about the current election. People are disappointed. People are in shock. People are in fear. As a school leader, I […]
January 5, 2017
As we dive head first into this school year, I urge teachers, parents and leaders to think deeply about the mission of schooling and the mission […]
September 20, 2016
When the principal of an Oak Park middle school writes an essay as blunt and passionate — on topics as key as the gap and discipline […]
February 23, 2015
Ms. Khan talks to the 3rd ward Alderman about Bronzeville Scholastic and the new IB Program. Show airs in January.
February 23, 2015
One day, principal LeeAndra Khan’s school experienced a power outage, and an entire building looked to three people — including her — to solve the problem […]
February 23, 2015
Depaul University Interview with LeeAndra Khan
February 23, 2015
LeeAndra Khan doesn’t play around with education. As the principal of Bronzeville Scholastic Institute, she is responsible for the present and future development of several hundred […]