LIVE STREAM WEBINAR
EVENT OVERVIEW Students of color comprise more than half of U.S. classroom populations, yet Black males make up just two percent of the teacher workforce. On Sept. 20, University of Phoenix, in...
Charter Schools
We Are D.C. Education Leaders of Color and Advocates for a High-Quality Public Education for Every Student in Every Neighborhood
As noted in a May 26 Washington Post article, Paul Kihn, Washington, D.C.’s deputy mayor for education (DME), wrote a memo to the D.C. Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) ahead of its May 20th vote...
Teaching
His Hometown in Mexico Had No School. Now He's Inspiring the Next Generation of Latino Educators.
This profile of teacher Manuel Mendoza was written for Honored by Steve Padilla of the Los Angeles Times. Each month, Honored recognizes a impactful teacher who is changing students’ lives, seeking...
School Funding
These Teachers of the Year Stand Up in Support of Teachers Fighting for a Living Wage
A tide is sweeping across the nation. We are witnessing a new wave of teacher activism unfolding, state by state. West Virginia teachers were the first to stand, demanding better wages. Prior to the...
Teaching
If You’re Going to See Black Panther, Here Are Some Other Black Films You’ll Want to Check Out
Do you have your “Black Panther” tickets yet? Well, these kids do and they’re dancing in their cafeteria because they get to see it. https://twitter.com/JasmineLWatkins/status/959517734076911616...
Teaching
These Teachers of the Year Stand for Those Who Choose to Kneel
This submission comes from 2017 Teachers of the Year who were inspired to write about their decision to stand for the national anthem during their recent appearance at the 2017 College Football...