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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!