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Do the Work! Great Teaching and Learning Is Critical to Being ‘Woke.’

December 7, 2020
by Rann Miller
6 min read
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The recent “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” reunion show had me in my feelings. It was great to see the cast again and it was cool to see that Will Smith and Janet Hubert ended their 25+ years feud. My wife and I decided...

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“Unintended” Messaging About Black (Male) Teachers

September 21, 2020
by Rann Miller
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Teachers who establish meaningful relationships with their students should be celebrated and modeled after. However, social media has a way of turning any narrative on its head; making teachers overnight sensations for sharing...

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Principals, I Am Not Your Magical Negro

September 16, 2020
by Rann Miller
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For many schools, having a Black man in their buildings often means having a disciplinarian in their school to supervise Black students, particularly Black male students. Sometimes, schools specifically hire Black men to dole out...

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A Comprehensive Response to COVID-19 Must Include Culturally Responsive Educators

April 19, 2020
by Rann Miller
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That educators are culturally competent matters more than ever. COVID-19 has upended the school year for students nationwide and educators are working diligently to assure that quality learning opportunities continue for...

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Four Ways That Any Educator Can Affirm, Protect, & Honor the Humanity of Black Students

November 2, 2019
by Rann Miller
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Years ago, my then-four-year-old son and I were watching Black-ish. As Junior, a character played by Marcus Scribner, was talking on the show, my son said to me, “Daddy, Junior is my favorite character...

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Black Teachers Matter, But So Does Cultural Competency

November 27, 2017
by Nehemiah Frank
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Nehemiah D. Frank wrote a blog on his website, The Black Wall Street Times, that captured issues that resonates deeply with founders of The Fellowship: Black Male Educators for Social Justice. You can find the original piece...

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Here’s Why You Have to Include Students and Parents in School Hiring

August 29, 2017
by Kelli Seaton
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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...

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