Duke Energy recently announced the recipients of $1 million in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation to nonprofit organizations committed to social justice and racial equity in North Carolina. $25,000 grants were distributed to 40 organizations across North Carolina that have an impact across spectrums of the work. One of Edlanta’s partners, Profound Gentlemen, was one of the organizations chosen…
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Public School Districts Are Struggling to Retain Black Teachers
It’s no shock to me that Black teachers are fleeing the field of education. We are treated horribly for many reasons. Reasons to include our advocacy for equitable outcomes for Black children. Black teachers are a threat to the status quo. Black teachers who consciously work to fill academic gaps and challenge the flawed systemic tactics in education used to…
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.…
Dr. King Envisioned Equity for Our Children In Public Schools, What Are We Giving Them?
Jason Terrell, Executive Director of Profound Gentlemen, shared a powerful message with Black male teachers on #iAmABlackMaleEducator blog. As the organization is preparing for it’s annual conference for Black male teachers, EdLanta is sharing Jason’s view on the Beloved Community Dr. King envision and our role in building it. Imagine you awoke this morning in a community governed on the…