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Excellent read! “Fugitive Pedagogy, Carter G. Woodson, and the Art of Black Teaching" by Dr. Jarvis R. Given is a highly commendable read for several compelling reasons. Firstly, this volume advances our understanding of Black educational philosophy and theory, shedding light on pedagogical practices during the pre-Brown era. It explores how Black educators navigated the challenging context of Jim Crow segregation while making sense of curriculum and instruction. Secondly, the book delves into the history of Black Americans' relentless struggle for equal and equitable education. It underscores how liberatory pedagogy not only promoted literacy and education but also served as a potent tool for the socioeconomic and political advancement of Black Americans as a collective. This comprehensive examination of educational history is an excellent resource, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to educators, teachers, school leaders, central office personnel, and policymakers working in the domain of urban education.

" This book is a political investigation into the historical and ideological foundations of Black education. It situates Black education within the context of America's rise to corporate-industrial power in the latter half of the 19th century and the first part of the 20th century. It argues that Black education was indispensable to the political unity and progress of the nation following the Civil War and into the twentieth century. Using the biographies of White power brokers who shaped Black education to tell the story, this book looks at the influence of political power and money to affect public policy and especially education." https://lnkd.in/ei-gFniS

A scan of 72 Ontario school boards reveals gaps in how each board approaches equity and anti-racism. Ensuring equity across all schools requires better standardization of equity and anti-racism practices. This Black History Month, we must commit to ensuring true equity in our public education system. https://ow.ly/GnVm50QFzWO

Education Statistics indicates that rates of faculty employment in 2020 were only 3% for Black/ African American faculty. Research supports that close relationships between mentors and students along with the presence of positive role models supports student success. Furthermore, studies indicate the importance of the presence of Black faculty members and their positive influence on Black students in research and academics (LaVant et al., 1997; Niemann et al., 2020).” — Black Experiences in Higher Education (Contemporary Issues in Higher Education) by Sherella Cupid, Antione D. Tomlin https://a.co/8x7VLeE

“The second strategy for key stakeholders is to value the need for diversity in all levels of education. At every level, it is important to see people who look like you. Whether it be in the classroom or the boardroom, seeing someone who looks like you empower one to see the “path to possibilities.” It is the direct reflection of how one can be transported to achieve their dreams and meet their fullest potential.” — Black Experiences in Higher Education (Contemporary Issues in Higher Education) by Sherella Cupid, Antione D. Tomlin https://a.co/8drR6Xt

Dear Colleagues, If you or anyone you know is a Black male special education teacher who lives and is employed at a public or public charter school in a southern US state (Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, DC, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or West Virginia), would you please consider participation? To those who meet the criteria, I’m asking you to participate in a research study about what motivates Black males to continue as special education teachers. The name of this research is “Valuing Minds Over Muscle: Black Male Special Education Teachers’ Perceptions of Influence of Hygiene-Motivating Factors on Decision to Remain.” I am looking for 25 Black male special education teachers to share their experiences. If you meet the qualifications, please click the following link to take a five-question survey. Please also indicate if you would be willing to participate in a 1:1 online interview or a focus group at the end of the survey. Anonymous Survey Link 🔗 ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g8KXWQvA Many thanks for considering my request. 🩵

Exploring Black history's impact on education This Black History Month, Watson's Diversity and Inclusion Committee connected with David Blanding, Faculty Director of the MPA program, to explore how Black history informs his teaching. Blanding shared that while teaching his course "Race and Public Policy", he uses historical civil rights battles to illuminate key policy concepts. "I often reference historical battles over civil rights issues like Brown v. Board of Education or the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to illustrate policy-related concepts or phenomena. We can learn a lot about public policy topics like agenda setting, federalism, racial formation, and the separation of powers from historical events." Learn more about David Blanding: https://ow.ly/qSyy50QFGz8

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More news from the Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education. Beginning Fall 2024, we are starting a new micro-credential program for educators and others who want to be credentialed in Teaching Black History in K-12 classrooms and other educative spaces. This micro-credential will help teachers plan and implement Black history more effectively. It will also help administrators better identify quality instructors. The one-year program will assist educators (defined broadly) in: Learning different Black History Frameworks Curricular and instructional planning Black History Assessment Strategies Effective primary source implementation Content Knowledge and much more More information within the month. https://lnkd.in/gYJpJzVA