Dec 19, 2024 4:12:42 PM
As we wrap up 2024, we're looking back on the TikToks that stopped your scroll and earned the most views, hearts, and comments. It's actually something we love to do! It helps us get to know you and understand the issues in education you care about most.
You loved Adrienne Quinn Martin in 2024! Whether she was talking about school librarians, vouchers, school sports, Black history, the Houston ISD takeover, the Department of Education, DEI, the separation of church and state, Project 2025, the GOP plan for education, or the power of Black educators - you were there! Adrienne’s videos appeared 11 times in our top 24, and she finished strong with our top three videos on TikTok in 2024. We can’t wait to see what Adrienne does in 2025!
@edpost1 School librarians… the true criminal masterminds! 😂You've got to be a special kind of weird to spend years of your life working on getting school librarians arrested! Here's @TheMightyQuinn with the story! #librarians #schoollibrarian #schoollibrary #texas #woke #bookban #bookbans #crt #dei #scottlondon #granbury #gop #rightwing ♬ original sound - Ed Post
You’ve also been all about the beautiful language of mathematics! You were there for the African origins of Greek mathematics. You were on the same page with Assata Moore of Black Math Genius when she said it’s absurd to say, “I’m not a math person” because we’re all math people, and it’s human nature to be mathematical!
@edpost1 "Think about a doctor that's been studying cures for cancer their whole career. Someone says yes I'm an oncologist and I study cures for cancer, we're going to be amazed like wow But think about it… So far they've got every single thing wrong we don't consider them a failure because they haven't found a cure yet right?" - @BlackMathGenius These dynamic minds of @christopher and @blackmathgenius are back and on a mission to expose the real problem: a system that prioritizes rote memorization over the essence of mathematics itself. They're showing us that math is more than memorizing formulas, it's a language, a creative tool, and a key to unlocking the universe's mysteries. Math can be magical, but the current system needs a makeover. Let's rewrite the narrative and make math a subject of wonder, not worry! #BlackMathGenius #CitizenStewart #MathRevolution #UnlockTheEssence #JoyOfDiscovery #RealWorldMath #ProblemSolvingPower #EducationForAll #MoreThanNumbers #MathIsBeautiful #math #mathmemes #mathproblems #mathproblem #epmath ♬ original sound - Ed Post
Then, you followed the thread to find out why so many students (and adults) hold this limiting belief. Akil Parker of All This Math asked us, “Qui Bono?” - Who Benefits? He asked us to think about who benefits when we don’t study math, when we don’t excel in math, when we don’t have the necessary skills to solve our problems. There’s an incentive to keep us from learning mathematics, and we better pay attention! Gatekeeping mathematics isn’t a new phenomenon. As Mr. Crim pointed out, in the 1940s, advanced math classes for Black students were canceled in North Carolina until white kids could catch up.
@edpost1 "It's really just CAP" - @akil_lateef Hold up, math lovers and social justice warriors! @btbep.podcast and @akil_lateef of @allthismath just dropped some serious knowledge bombs, and it involves the Latin phrase "qui bono" (meaning "who benefits?") and how it connects to, wait for it... MATH! They're talking about how in our current system, problems often benefit someone or something else. Think "neocolonial monopoly capitalism" – a fancy way of saying the system can sometimes thrive by keeping people down. That's where math comes in, folks! Math teaches you how to solve problems, which is like kryptonite to those who benefit from them existing. The more you learn math, the more empowered you become to break free from these cycles! If you solve YOUR problem, like mastering budgeting through math, you disrupt the system that might have kept you financially stuck. Boom! Power to the people! This is why some folks might discourage you from excelling in math. It's a tool for liberation, and that scares those who profit from the status quo. So, shout out to Shayna Terell and Akil for dropping these facts! Share this post and let's spread the word. Math is more than numbers – it's a key to unlocking a more just and equitable world. Let's learn, solve problems, and break free together! Thoughts?🤔 #EmpowermentThroughEducation #MathRevolution #UnexpectedConnection #BreakingDownTheSystem #MathIsTheAnswer #FinancialLiteracyMatters #KnowledgeIsPower ♬ original sound - Ed Post
Speaking of Mr. Crim - He really is your favorite Black history teacher! Ours, too! Mr. Crim delivers truth via sharp and engaging Black history and anti-racist lessons we all need. Which lessons were your favorites this year? Discipline disparities for Black girls in schools, what Project 2025 means for schools and teachers, Charlotte Ray & Martha Gadley, and Juneteenth in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
@edpost1 What does #Project2025 mean for schools? 🫣 It ain't good. Title 1 would be completely eradicated. What does that exactly entail? Check it out and lemme know what that means for you and your community? How will you respond locally? 🤔 🚨Check our bios for resources! @Ernest Crim III 📚 #blackhistory #ushistory #publicschool #publicschools #teachers #teachertok #education #educationmatters #education #fypage #project2025 ♬ original sound - Ed Post
Last but certainly not least, you loved hearing from our CEO, Chris Stewart. Whether speaking from the heart about how we must do better for our kids or engaging with a guest on our Always Learning podcast about racism in schools, you engaged most with Chris’ videos that focused on equity, diversity, and truth — As he does.
@edpost1 Brightbeam / Ed Post CEO @Comrade Chris recently shared a #stitch with @Chay and … it's giving Emmett till all over again. Bottom line, these baseless and racist claims have real consequences for kids and communities. We must demand better from our leaders. #eatingthecats #harris2024🇺🇸💙 #trump2024🇺🇸 #springfield #springfieldohio #dobetter #dobetterbebetter ♬ original sound - Ed Post
Thank you for following along, for engaging, for walking with us this year—for being our partners—in the fight for equity, justice, and high-quality education for every child.
We don't know what the future holds for TikTok, but we hope to see you on TikTok in the new year. Onward!
Lisa Hollenbach is Senior Digital Manager for Education Post. Prior to joining Education Post, Lisa developed digital and content strategy for Teaching Channel. She served on the Bill and Melinda Gates Teacher Advisory Council from 2014-2017 and was active in the planning and execution of several Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teachers and Teaching (ECET2) convenings at both the regional and national level. Lisa attended both private and public schools in Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and holds a bachelor’s in secondary education social studies, a bachelor’s in public policy, a minor in women's studies and a master’s in community psychology and social change. A former educator, Lisa taught for more than 15 years in both traditional public school and public charter school settings. She also served as a leader of her local and regional teachers association from 2001-2016. Lisa has worked with several universities throughout her career and is currently an adjunct professor at the Pennsylvania State University, teaching courses in sociology, psychology, education and their intersections. She is passionate about helping education advocates share their stories and creating an equitable education system that serves all students.
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