The art of teaching is something that I have grown to mature in over the last 17 years of my life. Each year, regardless of what capacity I serve in, I am always focused on providing better educational outcomes for my students and their families. I love teaching because I believe, in fact, I know children are our future, and…
Tag: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Valuing Rest and Healing for Black Students and Teachers Matters!
Original post by Monique Nunnally, Atlanta Teacher We are under assault everyday with a new trauma in front of us, but the world expects us to keep moving as usual. From blatant police murders of black bodies, to a Global Pandemic that has taken millions of lives globally in less than a year, we are constantly pushed to just keep…
Mental Health Support for Black Students Becomes Critical in the New Normal!
Teachers across Georgia are now delivering education in ways they’ve never been trained for or prepared to do as a sole means of educating Black students. Not only is there a huge equity issue widening the digital divide, but there is also a lack of culturally inclusive curriculum in our public schools. Coupled with the stress of creating virtual lessons,…
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…
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…
Lockers to Lockdown; Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline
Gwinnett SToPP in collaboration with the End Mass Incarceration Georgia Network held an amazing event this past Saturday, “From Lockers to Lockdown: Educate Students, Stop Arrests.” Ending mass incarceration starts with dismantling the school to prison pipeline. Advocacy against mass incarceration isn’t being championed by Gwinnett SToPP alone. Rev. Warnock and T.I. have joined forces to address the issue in…
Self Care is Needed More Than Ever for Teachers!
October 16, 2019 By Marcus Harden “You cannot heal in the same environment you got sick in.” -Unknown I’m an optimist. It’s what keeps me in education all these years. In the times I’ve wavered or thought about shifting careers to become a blackjack dealer, cruise ship concierge or professional hand model, it’s been my belief in people and individuals…