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A colleague shared a student's writing with me, thinking I’d appreciate it. I did, and it reinforced the importance of a culturally responsive approach to teaching in empowering students.

Register to attend @blkteachcollab's virtual event, Celebrating the Genius of Black Teachers on Sept 11 at 5 PM EST. Don't miss a chance to engage w/fellow educators who share a passion for teaching and gain new ideas and strategies: blackteachercollaborative.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #WeNeedBlackTeachers

The beginning of the year, self-righteous teacher posts are the worst. Like, I want to hear from people who fell asleep on the couch w/ their contacts in, eating guacamole from the container and making bagel bites for dinner after they taught in an 80 degree classroom all day.

With COVID-19 relief gone, teachers are losing their jobs. It's a blow to diversity. usatoday.com/story/news/edu…

This week too short to explain code switching to white people

On this day in 1838, Frederick Douglass escaped to freedom and found his calling as a leading voice in the abolitionist movement. Douglass escaped slavery by boarding a train to Havre de Grace, Maryland. He was dressed in a sailor's uniform, provided to him by Anna Murray, (he

Are white people ok? al.com/news/2024/09/c…

New Werk… Kamala Harris is the VP of the U.S. if she can’t have her name pronounced correctly, rest assured some educators are mispronouncing the names of kids purposely… but they shouldn’t…

Plenty of white folks code switch — they just call it something different. (including the liberals and progressives). How they talk about equity and racial justice in front of us and what they say behind closed doors is radically different. Trust.

The Haditha Massacre Photos That the Military Didn’t Want the World to See | The New Yorker newyorker.com/podcast/in-the…

Sage advice about welcoming families and partnering with them chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

In March, NCTQ released a framework on six focus areas that make for a strong clinical practice experience. Now, their new action guide shows how many prep programs, districts, and states are giving aspiring teachers those experiences: clinicalpracticeactionguide.nctq.org

Coming to a (#PHLed?) school near you: solar panels on roofs? On Solar for Schools, a new state program generating buzz: inquirer.com/education/sola…

Did you know Sesame Street was originally created for black and brown inner city kids? A THREAD

nytimes.com/2024/09/04/boo… via @NYTimes ⁦Citizen Stewart⁩

Both gross, but for very different reasons & one sounds like he hates women. 🤮 ⁦Citizen Stewart⁩ ⁦Charles Cole, III, Ed.D., MPA ᯅ⁩

New publication in Scientific American. The June issue has an article about research on the developing brain and ways to treat adolescent anxiety. I created this illustration that compares the changes that occur in specific 🧠 regions during adolescence and adulthood. #ScientificAmerican

On the one hand, social media can be a valuable tool for connecting with friends, learning new things, and expressing creativity. It can also be a source of inspiration, motivation, and support. However, social media can also have negative consequences. Thoughts? 🤔

Folks, it’s that time of the year again. Out of 1000 seats available for #BMEC2024, there are 300 left. So, excitedly, we are nearing capacity. Do you have your ticket? Remind a friend, colleague or supervisor! TheCenterBlackED.org/BMEC Center for Black Educator Development Black Men in Education Convening #BMEC #BlackMenInED

Another school shooting. More faux consternation from folks who can change the policies that create so many victims. It reminded me of my former students' voices after the Parkland tragedy. We Wont & Shouldnt be Silent about gun violence they experience whyy.org/articles/voice…