Discussions across America are happening on virtual platforms regarding what school will look like in the fall for K-12 and higher education. Social distancing is needed to support health measures related to COVID-19. We have to stop and consider the fear of not only parents and students but also teachers and their families when returning to school. As a 16…
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Poverty is Still Pimping Black Boys
Across America,Black boys in school districts that are often labeled as the transient population because of their mobility rate. The mobility of Black boys from school-to-school is primarily connected to affordable housing and access to employment, economic development and transportation. Frequent mobility of Black boys in schools results in lowered-academic performance. The average family earning minimum wage spends 141 percent of…
American Promise Opens Our Eyes to the Struggles of Black Boys
Are Black boys victims of the American promise ? Perhaps, which is why I’m advocating for middle and high schools to show American Promise this month. American Promise opens our eyes to the struggles of Black Boys The documentary highlights their struggles and successes. It challenges us to see the importance of removing the stereotypes of Black males. The stereotypical and…
Guns in Schools = War on Children
“Finding funds to arm teachers with guns but not resources to help prepare them to build tomorrow’s leaders is ridiculous.” Last week we heard from the voice of fifth-grade student Ashawnti Jackson from Thomasville Heights Elementary School in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Latisha Blackburn, M.B.A., Communications Teacher at Thomasville Heights Elementary School share her view on guns in schools and arming…
GCSA Says Yes to School Choice!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2018 GCSA’s Incubator Program and redefinED Announce up to $75,000 for Those Seeking to Launch a High-Quality Charter School ATLANTA, GA – If you are interested in starting a charter school, there is a new grant opportunity that could help you launch a brand new school. Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) is pleased to announce…
Atlanta Superintendent on Restoring Confidence, Focusing on Kids and Selfie Sticks
Meria Joel Carstarphen became superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools (APS) on the heels of a national cheating scandal in which 11 of 12 people in APS were convicted on charges including racketeering, with some serving time in prison. Her two years have been a true test even within the intensely political world of urban superintendencies. But she’s been making her mark and moving…