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Dr. Ambrose Caliver, Black Educator Hall of Fame

February 23, 2021
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED
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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 is Black History...

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Philly, Let’s Get Serious About Diversifying Our Teachers (and Principals)

June 3, 2019
by Sharif El-Mekki
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Districts and schools search incessantly for meaningful, sustainable, and effective school-based interventions — and those efforts often fail. Tons of money has been spent on countless concepts. Professional development on...

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We’re Not Doing Enough to Support Teachers of Color

June 7, 2018
by John King
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Each year in May, America observes Teacher Appreciation Month — a time when we pause to reflect upon and honor the life-changing impact that educators have on our children, and the important contributions that educators make to...

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While Diversity Makes Us Stronger Many of Our Schools Are Weak

April 28, 2017
by Sharif El-Mekki
5 min read
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“Mr. El-Mekki, I have been thinking…I think I want to be a teacher.” When Rasheen Hill, a West Chester University student and Shoemaker alumnus, visited me last week sporting his Alpha Phi Alpha jacket, he had news that...

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Are You Serious About Decreasing the Dropout Rates of Black Students? Hire More Black Teachers

April 13, 2017
by Sharif El-Mekki
2 min read
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It is no surprise to me that quantifiable and quantitative data supports the need for more Black teachers in our public schools. However, unfortunately, at times, I receive messages from people (including educators) saying, “it...

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The 100 Year Old Conversation: Let’s Diversify

June 1, 2016
by Kenneth D. Waters
4 min read
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In 2016, the conversation around teacher diversity has become commonplace, insomuch that the U.S. Department of Education (ED) hosted its first national summit on this topic, May 6, 2016.  While hosting such a summit is...

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