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Black teachers account for only 7% of public school educators. Research shows that not only do Black students perform better and are more engaged in school when their education pathway includes a Black teacher, but there are also significant positive effects that follow them into adulthood. Diversity among public school educators is a goal worth pursuing. Join the #DiverseErie conversation. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #DEI

🖤 Diversity in education is critical, but diversity alone isn't enough. As we push for more Black teachers and educators, we must also ensure their workplaces are safe from racialized harm. Representation matters, but so does respect, support, and equity. No teacher should have to endure hostility while shaping the minds of the next generation. #EquityInEducation #SupportBlackTeachers #InclusionMatters #HarvestChange https://lnkd.in/geuhN6tq

In the spirit of #teacherappreciationweek - More evidence that #Blackteachersmatter!! Never forget this. More #Black and other minoritized #teachers truly matter. We know this from looking at #White #students and White teachers!!!! Thanks Diverse: Issues In Higher Education & @jamalwatson https://lnkd.in/gbSxSzNr

To create an inclusive and holistic educational environment for all students: Part I 1. Decentering Colon/!ality: Curriculum and Pedagogy A crucial starting point is decolonizing the curriculum. This does not mean sprinkling in diverse authors or celebrating Black History Month, but fundamentally questioning the dominance of Eurocentric narratives and values in education. The ideal school would center marginalized voices, particularly those from Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color, who have historically been silenced in mainstream curricula. Black feminist scholars such as bell hooks, Audre Lorde, and Patricia Hill Collins have argued for a pedagogy that recognizes the experiences of the oppressed and places them at the forefront of learning. As hooks writes in Teaching to Transgress, “Education as the practice of freedom” requires that students learn to question the structures that oppress them and reimagine their role in the world. In this ideal school, ethnic studies would not be an elective but integrated into every subject. Students would learn history from the perspectives of colonized peoples, science through the contributions of non-Western scholars, and literature that amplifies the voices of the global majority. Decentering whiteness (not the hue or color but the supremacy part) is not simply about adding different perspectives but fundamentally shifting the frame from which we understand knowledge itself. In doing so, we honor the counter-narratives that Daniel Solórzano and Tara Yosso discuss, where stories of resistance become a powerful tool for reimagining the future of education. #TraumaInformed #HealingOrganizedSchools #APedagogyOfLove

Though it is rarely discussed in our public conversation about Brown v. Board, NAACP lawyers submitted evidence that school segregation harms white students in segregated white schools, as well as Black students in segregated Black schools. Of course, the unanimous decision in Brown focused mainly on the latter. In this piece, I highlight the (sometimes chilling) consequences of ignoring white student segregation and call for a renewed approach that emphasizes how integration benefits students from all racial backgrounds. https://lnkd.in/eSJ4DGec

Racial systemic analysis is a transformative practice. Schools can uncover hidden inequities and rebuild systems rooted in fairness and inclusion by examining how policies, traditions, and everyday interactions impact students. For Black students, these efforts matter deeply. Many face challenges that stem not just from overt discrimination but from subtle, systemic inequities that shape their school experiences. Without intentional action, these barriers persist. Educators and school leaders, it’s time to reflect: Are your policies unintentionally reinforcing exclusion? How are you making racial equity a systemic, school-wide commitment? #RacialEquity #EducationalInclusion #SystemicChange

Increasing Diversity: The Impact of Black Male Teachers in Education Discover the significance of Black male teachers in education and the challenges they face. Learn about the scarcity of foundational Black American male educators before the age of nineteen and the importance of separate educational spaces for them. #BlackMaleTeachers #EducationalDiversity #EquityInEducation #BlackEducators #BlackAmericanMales #EducationSystem #DiverseTeachers #InclusiveEducation #FoundationalEducation #EducationalChallenges

"School integration in the 1950s often came at the expense of Black educators and communities," says Joseph Nichols, Associate Professor at SLU's School of Education. His research on Moberly's Lincoln School reveals how districts closed Black schools, displacing qualified Black teachers like Naomi Brooks, who lost their jobs during desegregation. This systemic exclusion erased the legacy of Black schools, hindered representation, and contributed to the ongoing crisis in teacher diversity today. Nichols' work highlights the importance of acknowledging this history as we strive for equity in education. #EducationEquity #TeacherDiversity #HistoryMatters https://lnkd.in/g_KripZM

On International Literacy Day, we recognize that literacy is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of individual and societal progress. As we honor this day, let us acknowledge the amplified inequities for Black children experiencing unaddressed Dyslexia and related learning dis/abilities. #DABCConference2024 is bringing together expert educators and advocates to share knowledge and strategies on how to better serve Black learners. Join us to address this issue and ensure that all students have the education and resources they deserve to thrive: https://l8r.it/teAe It begins in your community, but sets the foundation for a better world. #InternationalLiteracyDay #LiteracyMatters

Join us today at 6 PM for Reimagining Representation Live Panel Discussion as we continue raising the banner of education for Bison Education Week 2024! Reading shapes young minds, yet nearly half of Black and Hispanic children struggle to find books with characters who look like them. Join us virtually, Nov 19 at 6 PM ET for a live panel featuring authors from Scholastic's Our Stories Decodables and Hispanic Star Children’s Books series. They'll discuss creating culturally-affirming stories that inspire identity, imagination, and a love of reading. Don't miss insights on: 📚How authors envision their books helping students to develop positive cultural, racial, and ethnic identities while building their reading skills.  📚Leading research on the challenges and shortcomings of representation in classrooms and on bookshelves. 📚Strategies and best practices for educators to integrate culturally-affirming texts into their teaching. 📚Opportunities to engage and ask questions of the authors. Register now! https://lnkd.in/eCSqqws3