Episode 33: No Country For Black Men (feat. Dr. Kimberly Underwood & Dr. Eddie Moore Jr.)
Oct 2, 2019 12:00:00 AM
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kimberly Underwood and Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. about the lack of black male educators in American classrooms. You’ll learn about the historical and systemic causes for the lack of black male educators, the negative impact it has on students of color, and the steps that are being taken to improve the situation. [spp-player url=http://traffic.libsyn.com/voices4ed/33_-_Education_Post_-_No_Country_For_Black_Men.mp3] [spp-tweet tweet="“Future teachers, doctors, lawyers: they have to develop in a diversified environment and teaching is that profession that best helps them do that.” – Dr. Kimberly Underwood"]
Episode Details:
Why we need more black male educators
How teacher preparation programs are failing to prepare teachers for student diversity
Why there are so few black male educators
How to care for black teachers burdened with the responsibility of coaching and disciplining students of color
[spp-tweet tweet="“It’s not like black people just decided to disappear from the education of kids of color. There has been legislation and policies involved with the absence of black people in the classroom.” – Eddie Moore Jr."]
Few issues in education spark more tension and debate than standardized testing. Are they a tool for equity or a burden on students? A necessary check on school systems or a flawed measure of...
Charter schools are public schools with a purpose. Operating independently from traditional school districts, they're tuition-free, open to all students, and publicly funded—but with more flexibility...
Despite the benefits of a diverse teaching force, prospective teachers of color fall out of our leaky preparation pipeline at every stage: preparation, hiring, induction, and retention. Here’s what...
