April Williams

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

#DYK In child care centers, expulsion rates are 13Xs what they are in kindergarten through 12th grade. To learn more, read @NBCDI's first "Delivering on the Promise" white paper at https://t.co/nuHQ8ToOX3. #NBCDW19 #BuildingBlackExcellence

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

Exclusionary discipline has no place in learning environments; all children deserve to experience inclusive and affirming, high-quality education. Read @NBCDI's first "Delivering on the Promise" white paper at https://t.co/nuHQ8ToOX3. #NBCDW19 #BuildingBlackExcellence

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

.@NBCDI's "Delivering on the Promise" initiative is designed to dismantle the foundation of America’s preschool to prison pipeline: the rising rates of suspensions and expulsions in #ECE. Read our first white paper at https://t.co/nuHQ8ToOX3. #NBCDW19 #BuildingBlackExcellence

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

.@NBCDI supports advocates & policymakers who are seeking to ensure equal educational access for all children by eliminating #ECE suspensions & expulsions & implementing positive discipline practices. Learn more at https://t.co/nuHQ8ToOX3. #NBCDW19 #BuildingBlackExcellence

[April Williams @AprilatNBCDI]

The work Dr. Johnson is doing across the Achievement First network is amazing! #NBCDW2019 #BuildingBlackExcellence

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

As an educator, it is important to be transparent with families, facilitate ongoing cultural competency trainings, check personal biases & work in partnership w/parents & caregivers. Watch @NBCDI's interview w/Dr. Sade Johnson @achievement1st at https://t.co/okFRWR2zBr. #NBCDW19

[Jasmine McCoy-Hadnot @jazzzy_jay02]

The seriousness of understanding implicit bias in #ECE settings is so important for our future children. The preschool-to-prison pipeline is real and there's research to support it! #TimeForChange #TheMoreYouKnow #NBCDW2019 #BuildingBlackExcellence

[April Williams @AprilatNBCDI]

You don’t want to miss out on this webinar! #BuildingBlackExcellence #NBCDW2019

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

Join us for today's webinar with Cassandra Johnson at @BCDIDenver featuring @RosemarieAllen4 at Institute for Racial Equity & Excellence & @Bill_Jaeger at @ColoradoKidsOrg on the Passing of HB 19-1194, "Addressing Early Childhood School Removal." https://t.co/00mlJZuJPd #NBCDW19

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

#DYK Black preschoolers are 3.6Xs more likely to receive one or more out-of-school suspensions than white preschoolers. Join @NBCDI as we work to eliminate exclusionary discipline, address racial bias & provide inclusive, affirming #ECE settings. https://t.co/ucxcNuwVKa #NBCDW19

[Crystal PRater @awordchef]

We must bring our stories out of the shadows & recognize the humanity of Black girls & children. @monicarhor @NBCDI @TobekaGreen #BuildingBlackExcellence

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

#DYK Black girls represent 20% of female preschool enrollment, but 54% of female preschoolers receiving one or more out-of-school suspensions. Join @NBCDI as we dismantle the preschool-to-prison pipeline. Visit https://t.co/iysllxweMw. #NBCDW19 #BuildingBlackExcellence

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

#DYK Black boys represent 19% of male preschool enrollment, but 45% of male preschoolers receiving 1+ out-of-school suspensions. Join @NBCDI as we improve & advance the quality of life for Black children & families through education & advocacy. https://t.co/iysllxweMw #NBCDW19

[Cemere James @CemereDJ]

@NBCDI @BCDIDenver @jaredpolis So proud! Wonderful day for Colorado's children.

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

#DYK Black children represent 18% of preschool enrollment, but 48% of preschoolers receiving multiple out-of-school suspensions. Join @NBCDI as we deliver on the promise of access to high-quality ECE for all children. https://t.co/jXFLwTZTRe #NBCDW19 #BuildingBlackExcellence

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

It's Day 2 of #NBCDW19! Today, @NBCDI will engage in digital storytelling by sharing equitable policies and practices for Black children. Learn more about this week's activities and events at https://t.co/6txvia2UFB. #BuildingBlackExcellence

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

Thank you for joining @NBCDI for the first day of #NBCDW19! Stay tuned for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14 when we share equitable policies and practices for Black children. Learn more about this week's activities and events at https://t.co/6txvia2UFB. #BuildingBlackExcellence

[Randi Weingarten 🇺🇸 🖇️👩‍🎓📚 @rweingarten]

This week is National Black Child Development Week! #NBCDW2019 https://t.co/tYG6wjxqHS

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

.@NBCDI's National Black Child Development Week: May 13-18, 2019 has officially begun! Get involved in this week's events and activities at https://t.co/iysllxweMw. #NBCDW19 #BuildingBlackExcellence

[April Williams @AprilatNBCDI]

Black children as young as 3 years old are being pushed out of classrooms. Join @NBCDI for #NBCDW19 to change that. Link here: https://t.co/j2GhhuF5dB #BuildingBlackExcellence

[April Williams @AprilatNBCDI]

Coming soon from @bcdiatl! #thepoweroftheblackchild #BCDIAtlantaSummit

[April Williams @AprilatNBCDI]

Master FEP trainer Janis Jones conducting a sample Sankofa circle @bcdiatl #bcdiatlantasummit