The pandemic took down all the smoke, mirrors, and facades about how the education Black children have been receiving. So here’s the deal. We’ve been talking about equity in public schools for Black children for far too long. The current system does not work, and we all know this. We need a better education system. Period! Georgia teachers and students are…
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Georgia May Have Saved The Nation But It Sure As Hell Ain’t Saving Its Teachers!
Recently, the alarming numbers of Georgia educators passing away due to COVID-19 is not only alarming but traumatizing. In the State of Georgia’s largest and most diverse school district, Gwinnett County Public Schools, the promises of equity, empowering and protecting all students just simply aren’t being lived up too. After the deaths of numerous teachers and educators in Georgia from…
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…
COVID-19 Has Created a Heightened Sense of Anxiety for Everyone!
My heart goes out to fellow educators, parents, leaders, and especially our children as we ended the 19-20 school year abruptly and without true closure. March through May of this year caused a lot of disappointment, anxiety, and uncertainty for our students and families. COVID-19 has exposed the inequities within not only the healthcare system but those within our educational…
We Simply Cannot Go Back to School As Usual!
Although President Trump and Secretary of Education, Betsy Devos have made it very clear that they are not concerned about disenfranchised and lower income communities returning to overcrowded schools, we must care. We simply can’t ignore the impacts of COVID-19 because the weather is getting warmer or the fact that government officials in high offices aren’t taking it seriously. We…
Dear Gov. Kemp, Georgia’s Reopening Puts Lower Income Families at Risk!
Dear Governor Kemp, At the onset of the decision you made to reopen Georgia, I wanted to believe that this was due to the economy. However, you made it clear that it was because of the data when you stated to Georgia residents in your press conference that, “the data is on your side!” But who is on the side…
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…