Nikki Giovanni, revolutionary poet and voice of Black resilience, has died at 81. Her words inspired generations and will continue to echo through time.
1/4 -Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to discuss identity, language, history, the term ‘Hispanic’ - who it includes & excludes, anti-Blackness, whiteness, & the benefits & complexities of using other terms such as Latine/x in an effort to be more inclusive.
I agree with @sljournal! @SonjaCherryPaul's Antiracist Reading Revolution is a must read. Librarians, teachers, literacy leaders, and all those who desire liberatory school spaces join us for this free virtual event. @WayneRESA@jbowling https://t.co/L94MwDRFfa
Spent the past two days in Detroit launching Boys College to move Black boys to advanced levels of reading and writing. Inspired by the commitment of educators and leaders in Detroit and Wayne County. Literacy+Land=Power
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"Studies show students tend to perform better academically with a certified librarian in school." -All students deserve access to a school with a school library staffed by a certified school librarian. @aasl#tlchat https://t.co/BF3hheSx2j
MRA's Under 30 campaign spotlights and celebrates rising leaders in the literacy field.
We are celebrating in Lansing, MI on Sunday, March 17, 2023!
Register today!
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Keynote and breakout sessions:
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#MichEd#MiEducation#MASALeads
Despite a long history of Black educators in the U.S., only 7% of all public school teachers today are Black - and just 2% are Black men.
As @SecCardona notes, having more diverse educators isn't just a goal - it's a necessity.
#BlackHistoryMonth#BHM#TeacherTuesday
The movie version of Out of My Mind was beautiful and so special!! I’m ecstatic over the reception it received at the premiere at #Sundance yesterday. I cannot wait for the world to see it soon on @disneyplus! What an amazing day. ❤️
If an organization or team has a fear of open conflict + an aversion to principled struggle, it won't achieve it's goals because generative questions will be seen as sabotage + disagreement will be punished.
We have to get good at being in conflict if we want to grow + thrive.