Dear Friends, As many of us continue to adjust to the impact of the pandemic, much has changed and yet many things remain the same. High school seniors across our district completed their last day of school last Friday, but not at all like they intended when the school year began. Students with plans to embark on their college careers…
Grave Improvements Required to Manage Distance Learning for Black Students Struggling with Literacy
COVID-19 has done more than cause a health pandemic, economic scare and new adaptation to our social norms. It has also uncovered the unreasonable and unrealistic ideals we have for children and parents matriculating through the public education system. The educational system needs to be reformed drastically. COVID-19 has shown us that education is not exempt from racial and socioeconomic…
The Thought of No High School Graduation for the Class of 2020 is Damning to Education
Thinking back to the summer of 2019, I would have never imagined the final quarter of the 2019 – 2020 school year ending like this. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is devastating on so many levels for teachers, students, and parents. Social distancing and shutdown of cities or states has completely changed our social norm. It’s hard for me,…
Educators Shouldn’t Be Forgotten About in COVID-19 Relief Efforts.
The 2019 – 2020 school year has proven to be very hard for many families across the U.S. Together we’ve advocated for equitable resources, improved educational policies and a better funding formula for public schools. Now, we are doing virtual learning which many public school districts are finding isn’t as easy as people think. Public schools in Georgia are currently…
Georgia Schools Will Remain Closed and Educate Students Virtually. . . So What Does This Mean For Parents?
The 2019 -2020 school will definitely be one for the books. This has certainly been a rocky year for me professionally because of the death of a student, certification challenges, and closure of school due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I am concerned for the parents of my students. Decisions are being made that impact the health and wellness of our…
I’ve Learned That Self Care Makes a Difference In the Sustainability of Black Male Teachers
Self-care for Black male teachers makes a positive difference in student achievement. Especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. The way we show up in our classrooms to positively impact the social and emotional development of our students is determined by how well we’ve implemented self care. However, this is most definitely impacted now that we aren’t physically able to go to…
It’s Prom Season But Not Everyone is Sad about Cancellations!
Social distancing has shown us that not all scholars are as included in their school culture as we think. As more traditional public schools are leaning on virtual learning, socialization can’t take a back seat. Students are naturally creating platforms for socialization. Socialization and student activities are essential aspects of the educational journey. Many of us are missing the opportunities…