While access to college-level African American studies can be an enriching experience, I’m more concerned about students getting the fundamentals.
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Did you know that 100,000 Black educators were forced out of schools between the 1950s and the 1970s?
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Black students go through their entire K-12 schooling learning about mathematical theorems, formulas and algorithms but never learn that their ancestors in Kemet were the originators of mathematical reasoning.
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With the right policies in place, states can do a better job of preparing students for the workforce.
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Purple schools across the country are stepping back from the teaching what democracy needs most.
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Education is essential for the development and prosperity of a democratic society. It is a civil right.
Read MoreBlack History Today, Tomorrow, and Forever (ft. Dr. Greg Carr)
Dr. Greg Carr joins us to celebrate Black History Month and discuss the elevation and preservation of Black History.
Read MoreHere’s What Teachers of Color Need From Their Principals
Diversifying our teaching force to match the demographics of our students is an imperative shared by many school leaders.
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As parents, teachers or mentors, we need to help kids know that it’s not only okay to get stuck, but that’s part of the deal. To struggle is to learn.
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