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21 REASONS WHY BLACK MEN SHOULD CONSIDER TEACHING

October 13, 2019
by Baruti Kafele
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Over the years, I have written ten books and about fifty articles and blog posts for educators. This is by far the shortest, but probably the most important piece that I have ever written. Black men comprise between 1.2 to...

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Do You Want to Elevate the Teaching Profession and Improve Achievement Levels of All Students? Then, Diversify Our Teachers.

May 28, 2019
by Association of American Educators Foundation
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May 22, 2019 The Honorable Betsy DeVosSecretaryU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20202 Dear Secretary DeVos, America’s schoolchildren and the adults who serve them face numerous...

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No! We Aren’t Cancelling Black History Month – We Want to Ensure Diversity Is Year Round And Diversify Our Teachers While We Are At It

February 25, 2019
by Dr. William Hite
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Earlier this month, in these pages, Philadelphia writer Ernest Owens argued that we should cancel Black History Month and instead “recognize black history — and its people — all year round.” I take Mr. Owens’ point...

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Plugging Leaks in the Teacher Supply Pipeline to Increase Diversity

February 22, 2019
by Steven Malick
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A growing body of research is beginning to confirm what many stakeholders in the mid-Atlantic region already recognize: teacher diversity matters. Research shows that increasing the racial diversity of teachers benefits...

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Having More Black Teachers Is One of the Best Levers for Black Student Achievement.

December 18, 2018
by Corey Scholes
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I didn’t need the new John Hopkins University study to tell me black teachers matter. Diverse teachers, diverse leadership and diverse school cultures create higher expectations, stronger communities and better outcomes...

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When Black Male Educators Choose to Act Instead of Wait, Powerful Things Can Happen

November 30, 2018
by Sharif El-Mekki
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In the 1860s, Black Codes, including vagrancy and loitering laws, were established to prevent black people, particularly black men, from coming together. These Black Codes were used to vilify and cement a distinct and racial...

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Two Percent Is Not Enough: Two Takeaways From the Second Annual National Black Male Educators Convening

October 29, 2018
by Colin Seale
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“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” This is one of my favorite Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. quotes, but it leaves out a crucial point: the arc will not bend by itself. Someone has got to be...

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I’m an Advocate For Far More Black Male Educators But I Know That’s Not Enough for Our Students

September 21, 2018
by Sharif El-Mekki
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There are six Black male teachers in our school. They represent twelve percent of our classroom teachers. That sounds like only a few (and it is) but in a city where Black men represent four percent of classroom teachers, it...

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White Privilege Is Quick To Blame Black Students For Being Poor

September 15, 2018
by Samaria Bailey
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David Nixon has been homeless on and off for more than half of his life so far. This summer, the 21-year-old was living in an acquaintance’s home. A former ward of the state, Nixon had been evicted from his home in January...

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How Are You Welcoming Your Students Back To School? Our Community Is Suiting Up And Showing Up.

August 26, 2018
by Sharif El-Mekki
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MANY MEN. ONE CHARGE. SUIT UP.  Wear something that shows you value our kids. SHOW UP. On the first day of school, join a community of Black men to welcome our students to a new year and a future of great possibilities through...

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