This #BlackHistoryMonth we're celebrating the ways Black teachers empower and benefit students. @TeachPlusPA Fellow Brigitte Tshishimbi empowers students to be and love who they are by embracing the heritage that's shaped them.
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As long as we can find someone or something to blame for the state of American education, we will never own our own roles and thus slip further and further into the problems. Let’s start w, ‘What can I do to improve teaching and learning in American schools?’
The anti-CRT folks miss the message when they argue that all we need is to teach kids to ❤️ each other.
Yes, & teach ALL truth of US history. We cannot fully reckon with our past if we hide it, ignore it, and pretend it didn't happen.
Lies aren't ❤️. Gaslighting isn't either.
@the_swade1 What got me is when he said, he did not want to see something like the Black Lives Matter movement happen in Russia. #really#takeseveralseats
Your next SCOTUS Justice didn’t think being called NIGGER constituted a hostile work environment. If you don’t want another Amy, VOTE. And do not vote for Trump. Do not write in Ye. You know what to do.
A2. The challenge I faced as a TOC is being devalued. Like many TOC, I’ve had ideas that were dismissed in meetings, but were implemented school-wide without credit. The way to fix this problem is to create a system that supports the hard work, talent, and passion of TOC.
A2: Without diversity, TOC can be the de facto face/perspective/representatives of entire communities, and are asked to answer all questions related to that community.
#IfYouListen@TeachPlusNV#NBCTNAME
A1. TOC are the greatest resource for SOC. TOC affirms students cultural identities and help increase the academic performance of SOC. Research shows that SOC are more likely to excel academically and socially with a TOC than with a non-TOC.
Q1. There are approximately 3.7 million teachers in the United States, of which 740,000 (20%) are teachers of color. Why is it important to have teachers of color (TOC)? Why do we need to increase the number of TOC? #IfYouListen@TeachPlusNV@NBCTNAME.
It was an honor and pleasure to be a panelist on the town-hall meeting hosted by Congresswoman Suzie Lee @SuzieLeeNV. Excellent discussion @tholmessutton @DanielLiles_. Coming together for a better Nevada.
@TeachPlusNV State Director @tholmessutton and Teaching Policy Fellows @MJGillard and @DanielLiles_ engage as education panelists for Congresswoman @SusieLeeNV’s Tele-Town Hall on at-home teaching strategies during the COVID-19 crisis. (https://t.co/gGOnrv1Wu7) #teacherleadership
Starting today, and for the several years, every Monday morning, I'm going to make a book recommendation for educators of Black children. If I post it, that means I strongly recommend it. We will start with this gem. I encourage you to share with other educators.
"I believe the key to building awareness of anti-Black racism is an authentic discussion among administrators, teachers, and staff about their personal experiences with racism." Poignant op-ed from @TeachPlusNV Fellow Malcolm Gillard in @educationweek https://t.co/2DeogGkk4h
Thank you, @CoryBooker for your endorsement. I am truly honored to have your support! As the next #NVAG, I will be a persistent advocate in protecting Nevada families.