Educational advocates Nekima Levy Armstrong, Tanesha Peeples, Garris Stroud, Dirk Tillotson, and Zachary Wright have started a petition to the Federal Communications Commission advocating for all families to have free internet access. The COVID -19 pandemic has placed a stronger sense of urgency from public school districts to find ways to support academic instruction as school districts are being closed…
Let’s Stop Talking About Improving the Academic Data of Black Boys and Support Black Male Teachers Making the Change.
My Black male students look up to me. They seek accountability, positive affirmations and a strong, Black male role model. However, Black boys don’t wake up seeing a teacher as a job that brings in money or clout. So instead of striving to be like the males they may see as teachers, Black boys turn to what they see most.…
Black Boys + Low Income Communities DOES NOT = Low Achievement
Stereotypes are often at the heart of equity issues and equal access of students and parents within the education system. Low income doesn’t equal low achieving, nor does low income automatically mean black. Public schools judge Black boys based on their zip-code. We have to stop treating children as if they are the problem and actually fix the problems that…
School Choice Is A Viable Option for Parents
As the world faces a huge pandemic scare with the Coronavirus, schools in America have been closed until further notice. This has made me reflect on the advocacy for school choice I support. School choice is a much needed option now more than ever. Many parents and guardians are having to step back into their first role as teachers, but…
It’s a Great Time for Black Males to Address Bullying with Black Boys!
The current social distancing has schools across the Nation temporarily closed. During this time, parents and families can address the issue of bullying with Black boys. Not in the way that many people may be thinking. Too often, we assume that Black boys are the “bullies” in school. Black boys are actually victims of bullying in public schools probably more…
Everything You Need to Know About Coronavirus and Protecting Our Children!
Long time EdLanta writer, Ikhlas Saleem shares her thoughts on Coronavirus and essential things parents and school leaders need to know. See original post here. Today, Fulton County Schools closed because a teacher has tested positive for coronavirus. I want to think it’s not a big deal but it’s kind of a big deal. Fulton County is one of the biggest school…
I Teach Black History to Make Social Change in America.
Each year, there are teachers who focus on going beyond simply celebrating Black history. However, there are even fewer schools that actual have a curriculum or lessons that we teach to our youth how to deconstruct racism. I happen to be one of of those teachers. I’m fortunate to be teaching at a school that supports teaching Black history 365…