Dr. Kelli Seaton asks why many Black parents and students aren’t included in school-based hiring decisions. Cultural responsiveness isn’t just a checklist. Being culturally responsive means taking Dr. King’s definition...
Archive - August 2017
“I must encourage the freedom fighters who follow that any approach which fails to address white supremacy and its counterpart, the imputation of Black inferiority, will force you to walk in circles… Unless you want to...
This is a guest post from Tre Johnson. It originally appeared on the 50CAN blog and was reproduced here with his permission. Tre is a part-time superhero focused on education, advocacy, and activism. He is a gifted...
An article in the 74 shares that students in some charter schools are attaining college degrees at three to five times the national rate. That is outstanding. The article reminded me of our community’s aspirations for our...
We all have the images in our minds. The torch-lit faces of white supremacists out in the open for all the world to see. The bravery and commitment of protesters seeking to disrupt a rally based on hatred and exclusion. And the...
This post is from an email I received from the Caucus of Working Educators, a part of the Philadelphia teachers’ union (Philadelphia Federation of Teachers). It is relevant, important, and, unfortunately, always necessary...
When I started my career as a middle school teacher through an alternative certification program, I was told to not expect to see another Black male teacher in the school I would serve in. When I arrived at Turner Middle School...
As a father and as an educator who has helped to educate thousands of Black girls, I am grateful that Khalilah Harris penned this thoughtful and necessary piece: “Momma, will you give me Black girl magic hair?” This is a...
Many of my conscious Black friends shared their reflections about seeing the movie depicting Black folks in a “sunken place.” Well, if Get Out is anything like the slow-moving train wreck that keeps playing as I watch...
Dr. Kelli Seaton, a fierce educator and friend, weighs in on three questions educators need to ask themselves before joining urban education. What’s the difference between working in an urban school versus a suburban one? A...