The terms race, class, culture and power deconstruct the work of equity to enable us to tackle the work of building strung structures to increase student outcomes. When you see disparities within any of these constructs, you have to address it.-Dr. Derek Mitchell #NSIYEAR1
Today in Youngstown, OH, a woman asked: "This is an area that, across all demographics, has been depressed because of the loss of industry and the opioid crisis. What do you have to say to people in this area about so-called white privilege?"
Here's what I answered:
Hey Baton Rouge! Come out to the Capitol Park Museum on June 20 to celebrate #MLK's legacy with major NMSI supporter, @exxonmobil! View the "Carrying on a Dream" exhibit for FREE for children 5-18. @LaStateMuseum
“Applicant pool is scarce and we have to pull globally to meet the demand. Pedigree is no longer relevant. We don’t look at resumes any more. We test for skills in Python and Java” - @christiebx from @Cisco #STEMsolve @STEMsolutions @usnews
#ICYMI - Dr. Bernard Harris appeared on @wfaa#GoodMorningTexas earlier this month! Hear about his experience as an astronaut and how NMSI empowers students to reach their dreams. https://t.co/SjYBT1alr9
"I am bad at math."
Math anxiety is no joke — especially for many young girls of color. 🚶🏾♀️ Black Girl MATHgic creator weighs in on how she's combatting this and inspiring the future #WomeninScience.
https://t.co/S2tZjRFtdX #BlackHistoryMonth#GirlsinSTEM
When this man gets elected 1 will remember this talk s the tipping point for the WIN “I can think of nothing more American.’ — Beto O'Rourke the man taking on Ted Cruz — brilliantly explains why NFL players kneeling during the anthem is not disrespectful
5 Steps for Liberating Public Education From Its Deep Racial Bias https://t.co/hgcWSdPRre by @LaShawnRChatmon & @KathleenOstaNEP via @educationweek