Every classroom is a vision for a future not yet realized. We build momentum by creating spaces for youth to feel whole, empowered and confident in leading us #HipHopEd
“Because of the efforts of those students who attended Burley High School…I have [the opportunity] to be able to sit at the helm of Burley right now.” —Kasaundra Blount, principal of Burley Middle School https://t.co/0QVFyRiAmg
And White educators, don't think this is about having people of color leading. White supremacy will not buckle until White people -progressives included- stop upholding it, ie., Amy Cooper. While listening, get to work in private building your skill, reducing your fragility
Son called today to say he was going to a protest in NY to provide bottled water and take first aid kits. Proud of that kid. But, when he told me that he had written my telephone number on his arm “just in case,” I damn near cried. Why do our babied have to even think abt this?!
Chatting w/ a HS principal colleague yesterday abt how learning at home had gone with students who struggle w Sch - key factor in successful engagement? Relationships w Ts before work at home began.
Instructional coaches are the linchpin during distance learning. I truly believe that. Especially if we plan to minimize learning loss for our historically marginalized students. Can't wait to talk more about this with @jimknight99 this Thursday, 4/30. Join in on FB at 2pm PT
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” #Einstein#MiraclesAllAroundMe
Came across a great book to add to your Culturally responsive library!! Check this one out! Great back to school book on the power of our unique names. #CultureWins
@PassmanACPS @stonypointschl@WilsonTishia@SeawellAshley@imcraddock@pammoran Went through a lot of iterations--original plan was for them to build it entirely--eventually we landed on every child living there helped paint it--couldn't believe it when child showed up as we were finishing the installation and asked for a book! My heart overflowing too!