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Who Do Teachers Actually Work For?

A few months ago, a teacher shared in an Education Week column that they were told by their eighth-grade student that they (the teacher)...

In the Face of Struggle, Progress Abounds

Education is a major aspect of the Black experience. The desire to learn is in our DNA. Policymakers and educators alike will point to...

Do Your Students Understand The Different Ways Racism Shows Up?

According to a recent study, hiring managers pass over “names associated with Black people” in all 50 states when reviewing resumes. 1,500 people were...

Reforming What Doesn’t Wish to be Reformed

In 2021, a Utah school district was found ripe with racism. A federal civil rights investigation released in October 2021 found widespread racial harassment...

If Learning Accurate History Makes You Uncomfortable, Embrace It

Abigail Henry is an African American history and AP African American Studies teacher in Philadelphia. She remotely teaches an African American history course for...

Teachers Get Fatigued Too. Here’s What Can Help

We’ve reached the midway point of the school year; the "dog days" of January, February, and March. This is the gritty portion of the year....

The ABCs of AI: Artificial Intelligence, Biases, And Concerns for Black Students

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is all the rage these days. People are using artificial intelligence for all types of functions, including crafting resumes, analyzing...

Would You Go To College If It Was More Affordable?

Governor Shapiro appears to have a plan.  The Governor wants to make college more affordable. He wants to make a productive career upon graduation more...

Gwendolyn Bennett, Black Educator Hall of Fame

E’ry day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development, in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org, will highlight a Black Educator Hall of Famer. But, don’t forget, e’ry month...

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