Carldale Johnson

Assistant Principal; Author; Speaker; Helping educators SEE, TEACH, & EMPOWER Black Boys. Culturally Responsive Teaching + Real Talk from the classroom.

[Carldale Johnson @CarldaleHTU]

Black boys do not need lower expectations. They need educators who see their brilliance before they see their behavior. I want to challenge perspectives, elevate practice, and advocate for Black boys.

[Coach Goodman @CoachGoodman]

High-behavior classroom? Don’t FREESTYLE the crisis. 🎯 Know the FBA/BIP. Reduce triggers. Define staff roles. Collect REAL data. Follow the IEP & crisis plan. Safety first... DIGNITY ALWAYS. 💯♾️ #SpecialEducation #IDEA

[Shontel @evo_newso]

I saw one of my young ladies today! We both lit up when we saw one another ❤️

[Shontel @evo_newso]

https://t.co/7i9k1WiOYg
I asked Mrs. Brady to make a video for our most recent job-alike. Of course the video was perfect! It was so perfect that the vendor @UWorld featured it! 💫@SpringISD @branbrotherton @ZapataAlisa @KevJBanks @cwhs_springisd

[Coach Goodman @CoachGoodman]

Fatherhood is the assignment I take most serious. Lead ’em, protect ’em, love ’em, and show ’em what being there really looks like. Being their Dad is the flex.
#GirlDad #Fatherhood #MyGirls

[rolandsmartin @rolandsmartin]

Project 2025's alleged aim: to dismantle economic opportunities for minorities. \https://t.co/cT2OUDEYq0 #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork #Project2025 #MinorityRights #EconomicJustice #AfricanAmericanHistory

[Carldale Johnson @CarldaleHTU]

@FixingEducation For some, that answer is a university. For others, it’s a trade, the military, entrepreneurship, certifications, community college, or going straight into a career.
The goal shouldn’t be college-ready kids. It should be LIFE-ready young people.

[Carldale Johnson @CarldaleHTU]

Good Afternoon!

He Is Watching You!
That Black boy in your classroom is watching more than your lesson. He's watching who you praise. Who you correct. Who gets a second chance. And who doesn't. Your actions are teaching him whether you believe he belongs.

[Carldale Johnson @CarldaleHTU]

@FixingEducation For some, that answer is a university. For others, it’s a trade, the military, entrepreneurship, certifications, community college, or going straight into a career.
The goal shouldn’t be college-ready kids. It should be LIFE-ready young people.

[Carldale Johnson @CarldaleHTU]

@FixingEducation College isn’t the problem. Selling college as the only respectable path to success is.
We’ve spent generations asking 17-year-olds, Where are you going to college? before asking them, What are you good at? What kind of life do you want?

[Shontel @evo_newso]

Recently, I had the opportunity to join @UWorld for a podcast about effective PLCs! I enjoyed working with the team as well as the opportunity to support other educators. I’ll post link when podcast airs. @branbrotherton @ZapataAlisa

[Carldale Johnson @CarldaleHTU]

Students notice patterns adults sometimes overlook. Our daily actions communicate expectations, belonging, and value.
#StudentBelonging #BlackBoys #Teachers #Education

[KyleSpeaks @KyleSpeaks_]

📍Reporting from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands! 🇻🇮

Fri was the final stop of an unforgettable week with the USVI Dep of Ed as I had the honor of delivering Serve the Best Lemonade to the educators & leaders of the St. Croix School District | VIDE.

Again, this wasn’t the same

[Carldale Johnson @CarldaleHTU]

Students notice patterns adults sometimes overlook. Our daily actions communicate expectations, belonging, and value.
#StudentBelonging #BlackBoys #Teachers #Education

[Carldale Johnson @CarldaleHTU]

Good Afternoon!

He Is Watching You!
That Black boy in your classroom is watching more than your lesson. He's watching who you praise. Who you correct. Who gets a second chance. And who doesn't. Your actions are teaching him whether you believe he belongs.

[Charles M. Blow @CharlesMBlow]

The erasure and suppression of histories is a systematic undertaking. We are weathering one now — banning books, altering school curricula, pressuring museums, removing historical markers, etc, etc, etc. @PoliticsNation

[Shontel @evo_newso]

@CarldaleHTU In addition to removing barriers, it’s also about adding familiarity in order to support connecting building.

[Carldale Johnson @CarldaleHTU]

Teachers, remember, Relationships aren't an "extra." They're part of the work. Know the student before you make assumptions about the student.
#RelationshipsMatter #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching #BlackBoys

[Carldale Johnson @CarldaleHTU]

Teachers, remember, Relationships aren't an "extra." They're part of the work. Know the student before you make assumptions about the student.
#RelationshipsMatter #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching #BlackBoys

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

5 workshops. 2 keynotes. 6 schools. One purpose. 🎤

This week, I had the privilege of pouring into educators—challenging, encouraging & reminding them that what they do matters.

I pray I inspired someone to keep making a difference.

This is more than work. This is ministry. 🙏🏾

[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

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