Teacher recruitment has become a major focus of school districts, universities, and educational organizations. However, I’m old school, and I believe what my grandfather told me. He said, “what you do to get them is what you’ll have to maintain to keep them.” As local school districts deal with the growing teacher shortage, how we are recruiting teachers has become…
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Black Male Teachers Are Pushed Out of Public Schools for Standing Up Against Racist Policies Targeting Black Students.
School just ended and many families were reminded of how toxic some public schools’ culture can be for Black students. Graduation is a tradition as well as a celebration. There are many public schools, traditional and non-traditional, that set dress codes for their graduation ceremonies. Dress codes that can become barriers for students who show up to graduation outside of…
Do We Want Teachers to Teach or Do Paperwork, That is the Question!?!
Are teachers really overwhelmed with teaching or the large amount of paperwork asked of teachers daily? I ask this question because if teachers are truly overwhelmed with the art of teaching, then we need to begin holding state teacher training programs accountable. Unfortunately, after COVID-19 I believe that teachers are tired of both. Teachers are given way too much paperwork…
Black Women Have Always Played a Role in Inspiring Black Boys
Black women have always played a role in inspiring Black boys. Unfortunately, after the recent election, historic tactics of systemic oppression from media celebrations of Black women has some Black males believing this is imposing on the intellectual growth of Black boys. But not me. Being a long time advocate for Black boys in public schools, I never neglect the…
Humanizing Black Boys is a Huge Step Towards Progress
On top of the social injustices that reinforce a false narrative that it’s okay to dehumanize Black boys, this school year has impacted Black boys socially and emotionally in ways that the average eye can’t begin to imagine. Black males throughout decades, from slavery, Emmett Till, the Atlanta Child Murders, Trayvon Martin, and most recently, Elijah McCain show how Black…
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…
I’d Rather Pick Up A Pencil Than a Basketball. Why I Love Teaching!
There are many reasons why I love teaching. The number one reason I love teaching is that it’s one of my gifts. Each day, I get to practice getting better at my gift teaching at 7 Pillars Career Academy. Reflecting on teaching takes me to the powerful way Whitney Houston sang the words, “I believe the children are our future!”…