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To start 2023 on the right foot, let’s begin the process by paying attention to education-related legislation.

We were able to connect with Pennsylvania State Representative Jordan Harris and Chief Talent Officer for the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Tomás Hanna, to discuss education legislation and support for Black Men Educators live from the BMEC conference.

With limited funds, how do states/districts retrain teachers to best teach reading?

The misalignment between the approach of the K-12 and higher education curriculum often sets students up for remediation and failure.

Too many Black, Brown and low-income students are further behind in their pursuits of their God-given potential.

Creator of Kwanzaa, Dr. Maulana Karenga comes on the show to discuss the meaning of Kwanzaa and how we can celebrate and elevate its principles in education.

We need people with the knowledge and the passion for cutting through the noise, lifting their voices about the issues that really matter, and doing the real work. We need people with a fire to fight for what’s right so all kids can learn and thrive. And, as 2022 comes to a close, we think these folks deserve a little recognition for the incredible work they’re doing.

Should parents make their children do the packet?: It depends.

You’ll need to ask your school a few important questions about how they teach reading, and be prepared to push back if necessary!