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The War Waged Within (our Schools) Against Our Black Boys

July 20, 2016
by Sharif El-Mekki
5 min read
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“An educator in a system of oppression is either a revolutionary or an oppressor.” –Lerone Bennett, Jr. There is a war going on. When war is mentioned, most folks will immediately think about what is happening overseas or...

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Our Governor’s Capitulation

May 31, 2016
by Sharif El-Mekki
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Two weeks ago, Gov. Wolf vetoed a bill that would have helped school principals ensure that our most effective teachers are in classrooms for the 128,000 students who attend the Philadelphia School District. This is a missed...

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The Abolitionists We Need

May 27, 2016
by Sharif El-Mekki
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Saying the enslaved were happy is akin to saying Black communities are happy sending their children to persistently failing schools. Just as we needed an abolitionist movement then, we need one now-with the right mindset. I...

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Taking Advantage of Young Scholars

May 19, 2016
by Sharif El-Mekki
4 min read
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“With great power, comes great responsibility.” The conditions of our schools clearly communicate to us that we need authentic vanguards for our communities. Although many (vote hungry politicians, district employees...

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