Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D.

“I write to record what others erase when I speak, to rewrite the stories others have miswritten.” - Gloria Anzaldúa

[Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D. @Alexza_BC]

Yay we are 2! So proud of all we’ve accomplished together. There’s a lot of favorite moments but top of the list was when our #EmpowerED students interviewed @SecCardona! #EdTrustturns2

[EdTrust-Tennessee @EdTrustTN]

Join in on the celebration!🥳If you have participated in our equity actions, virtual convenings, served on our working groups or committees, or used our materials to support your advocacy efforts- we want to know! Share your story with #EdTrustTNturns2 https://t.co/6IVsb3A6kP

[Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D. @Alexza_BC]

Lucky to call these talented people colleagues and friends. #RW #DreamTeam

[EdTrust-Tennessee @EdTrustTN]

Sending our warmest wishes this holiday season. We are grateful to work alongside you to advance our mission to ensure the high academic achievement of every child in Tennessee. #TeamTN @EdTrust

[Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D. @Alexza_BC]

@rmwhite87 @ginipupo @EdTrustTN @EdTrust Work hard but laugh even harder. Congrats @rmwhite87 and cheers to many more!!

[Meghan Mangrum @memangrum]

While y'all are on FALL BREAK this week, catching up on Tennessee education news covered by the @NewYorker, @CNN, @Reuters, @nytimes etc etc — let me remind you of some of the excellent coverage local journalists have done so far this school year.

[Dr. John B. King, Jr. @JohnBKing]

In three generations my family went from being enslaved to serving in the cabinet of our first Black president. My life is a testament to the power of opportunity and as Governor, I'll fight every day to make sure that all Marylanders have the same chance I did.

[Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D. @Alexza_BC]

Grateful for all those that fought for the privileges I enjoy today. Sylvia Mendez, from my hometown of Orange County, CA is a lesser known pioneer of the school desegregation movement. Check out her story: https://t.co/Qv79O666qX #HispanicHeritageMonth

[EdTrust-Tennessee @EdTrustTN]

Excited to kick off our statewide listening tour today with the TN Alliance for Equity in Education. Join us for an upcoming virtual session to discuss how TN should prioritize resources and funding for P-12 education. #TN25 Learn more and sign up here: https://t.co/23JR3QQvNq

[Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D. @Alexza_BC]

Powerful message from @SecCardona on student voice tonight- “We talk about student voice as if they don’t have it. They have it... WE NEED TO BE DESIGNED TO LISTEN.” #InTheirVoice

[Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D. @Alexza_BC]

Do yourself a favor and watch Chinaya Mason in this short video about her beloved @AustinEastHS. Her story is a powerful. https://t.co/s2TVv4jMkr #InTheirVoices

[Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D. @Alexza_BC]

@treycunningham6 amazing question about resource equity. #InTheirVoices Learn more about Trey’s experience in rural community in Brownsville, TN: https://t.co/LRXCwypCag

[Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D. @Alexza_BC]

Did any one else love @SecCardona addressing Elizabeth in Spanish? #RepresentationMatters #InTheirVoices

[Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D. @Alexza_BC]

Love seeing @SecCardona naming his experience as a first generation college student. Powerful testimony. #InTheirVoices

[Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D. @Alexza_BC]

My favorite question of the evening so far- from Elizabeth in Detroit- what’s it going to take to make every school a sanctuary school? #InTheirVoices @EdTrustMidwest

[Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D. @Alexza_BC]

So proud to feature students across the state in conversation with @SecCardona #InTheirVoices

[EdTrust @EdTrust]

Starting now! Follow along as we live-tweet this evening's event with @SecCardona! #InTheirVoices

[EdTrust-Tennessee @EdTrustTN]

“Teach the truth.” - @Remarsh76 emphasizing an earlier point on how educators can navigate this legislation. She also adds the important of teach preparation #CriticalConversations

[EdTrust-Tennessee @EdTrustTN]

“We need to think about students as co-producers and co-creators of learning.” @MattPShaw raising important questions about how the law will impact students’ ability to bring outside resources into class discussions. #CriticalConversations

[EdTrust-Tennessee @EdTrustTN]

Thank you to everyone who attended our #CriticalConversations webinar today! And a special thanks to our panelists (@treycunningham6, @btpaschall, @Remarsh76, @CharlesWMcKinn2, & @MattPShaw) and to our wonderful moderator @DrCathrynStout for a thoughtful, thorough discussion!

[Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D. @Alexza_BC]

@EdTrustTN A7: The movement for educational justice in Tennessee must include culturally relevant discussions of inequities that disproportionately affect Black and Brown students. There is no other path forward. #CriticalConversationsChat

[Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D. @Alexza_BC]

@EdTrustTN ALL students are done a disservice when promoting a whitewashed version of history. We must understand the forces that have created the unequal playing field we’ve inherited. This is what fosters empathy & understanding not distrust & resentment. #CriticalConversationsChat

[Alexza Barajas Clark, Ph.D. @Alexza_BC]

@EdTrustTN I’d love to ask my favorite high school English teacher, @KellyGToGo to weigh in. His classroom was a place of discovery, rigor and a deep sense of belonging as we explored Chicano literature alongside more traditional classroom texts. #CriticalConversationsChat