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Black teachers

Radical Black Love: A Revolutionary Force at BMEC 2024

As the Center for Black Educator Development (CBED) concluded its 7th Annual Black Men in Education Convening (BMEC/#BMEC2024), which took place at the Loews Hotel November 21-23 in Philadelphia, I...

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student achievement

The School Attendance Problem Isn't Just About Attendance

Alerts from my kids' school district are more common than ever before. There have been many notifications about our kids' tardies and absences. Pre-pandemic, this would have caused a family meeting...

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Math

Math Sucks, But Our Kids Can Do It

Let’s be real: math is math. It doesn’t care if you’re Black or White, rich or broke. Two plus two is always four, no matter who’s counting. But in America? Well, math is a vexing straight jacket...

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EdTech

State AI Guidance Is Here: Schools Can’t Afford to Fall Behind

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors, and education is no exception. Recognizing the profound impact of AI on teaching and learning, numerous state education...

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anti-racism

The Fight for Our Children Is Never Done

Last week, I was honored to lead a panel discussion with Angela Davis, Ericka Huggins, and Hamid Khalid at the Black Male Educator Conference. Being in a hotel full of Black educators, influencers,...

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Teaching

Stop Spreading Lies About Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is upon us—in the air, in the trees, in the longer nights, and anticipation of a long weekend. But also in the grocery stores and in our schools. Thanksgiving has been distilled into a...

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