Free Haircuts for Natomas Students

I’m partnering with CeCe’s Cutz to give out free haircuts to Natomas Unified School District students on April 22, 2018. Haircuts will be done on a first-come, first-served basis until event close. RSVP to micah@micahgrant.com.  ...

Letter to Congresswoman Doris Matsui on School Safety

We must do everything we can to protect our students and provide them with a safe and welcoming school environment and community. That includes urging our congressional members to support the immediate funding of an expansion of mental health services to address...

Carter G. Woodson Lecture at Sacramento State

I was invited by Sacramento State University to give its annual Carter G. Woodson lecture as a part of the Cooper-Woodson Enhancement program. During the lecture, I spoke on the concept of “double consciousnesses” and how it can be an asset in the...

Christmas Message from Trustee Grant

We enter the holiday season this year even as we pass through very tumultuous times on this earth. As Jesus taught, we must give unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, but give to God the things that are God’s. His words remind us not to be overly distracted by...

Why pay good and bad teachers the same?

In a recent column in The Sacramento Bee, I write about creating a culture of excellence in our schools by introducing the idea of merit pay and bonuses for great teachers. Every parent learns, sometimes to their chagrin, that children pick up all kinds of lessons...