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Examining the Root Causes of Black Teacher Attrition in Philly Schools

Teacher diversity yields benefits for all students1. Yet, there is a stark disparity between the proportions of students of color and teachers of color across Pennsylvania...

When Hit Dogs Are Hurt And Holler

Teachers are mad at Neil Degrasse Tyson. Why you ask? Because of a tweet where he called out those teachers who make general statements...

Make March Matter!

Yesterday a student walked into my office and asked if I had a moment. Over the course of this semester, I’ve been supporting her on...

Teaching Tips: Washington, Du Bois, And Garvey

Successful debates in a history classroom are a lot of work, and yet if done right they are more than worth it.  One of...

Prioritizing Whiteness Over Democracy

Around the country, from Pennsylvania to Texas, white parents and groups like Parents Defending Education, are flexing their caste-given societal muscles against anything that...

Black Teacher Effectiveness: Don’t Reduce It To Role Modeling

“It’s hard to be who you can’t see.” Those simple, sage words from renowned Black educator and leader, Marian Wright Edelman, make a compelling case...

18 Questions Parents Of Color Want To Ask Educators

After getting off the adjustment table at the chiropractor’s office, I began completing my exercises before leaving. As I prepared to leave, I noticed...

Dwight O. W. Holmes, Black Educator Hall Of Fame Member

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

Edward A. Johnson, Black Educator Hall Of Fame Member

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

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