Kimberly Johnson

Senior Manager, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Program - DC, A project of the National Black Child Development Institute

[Doris Duke Foundation @DorisDukeFdn]

We're excited to participate in @NBCDI's 49th Annual Conference this weekend in Chicago with some of the best minds in their community of #educators, #policymakers and practitioners, and to see the inaugural cohort of #NBCDIPolicyFellows working to #EndInequity.

[Wendy O/Private chat @wendyO2245]

Congratulations to the Detroit Youth Choir!!! @DetroitBCDI I'm all in and will encourage others to support these incredible young people. @awordchef @NBCDICemere @DanielleatNBCDI @KJohnsonatNBCDI @klrs98 @3dparadigm let's show these babies some love by voting for them.

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

Inspired by “Rock A Bye Baby,” Girl of Mine represents Black children in books and is perfect for your little one at bedtime! What bedtime & anytime books do you love? #BookDrop @JetBlue

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, the 1969 classic autobiography of writer & poet #MayaAngelou is her triumphant coming of age story; overcoming a life filled w/racism & trauma. It’s a life giving, must read! #BookDrop @JetBlue

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

And we’re off! #NBCDIPolicyFellows historical 1st convening in Washington, DC. began with an amazing opportunity to connect w/@NBCDI Founder & President Emeritus Ms. Evelyn K. Moore and @NBCDI President & CEO Ms. @TobekaGreen #Legacy #AdvanceEquity #EndInequity

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

“Institutional racism & inequities within systems have to be dismantled & those systems reformed. To do so, we must have a seat at the decison-making table. @NBCDI supports & strengthens #NBCDIPolicyFellows in these needed roles.” -@TobekaGreen #EndInequity @DorisDukeFdn

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

Tomorrow marks the last day of #NBCDW19! Continue to share & like social media posts throughout the day during "The Excellence of Black Children" in which @NBCDI Affiliates host events that celebrate and support the excellence of Black children. #BuildingBlackExcellence

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

As a parent, it is important to ask questions about your child's school disciplinary process, listen to your child, approach every conversation as a partnership & be open to solutions. Watch Dr. Sade Johnson @achievement1st now at https://t.co/okFRWR2zBr. #NBCDW19

[Wendy O/Private chat @wendyO2245]

#NBCDW19: Today @NBCDI shares best practices in parent advocacy to dismantle the preschool to prison pipeline. https://t.co/P4UW7JzRGV

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

Join @NBCDI for today's #NBCDW19 webinar with Dr. Sade Johnson of @achievement1st as she shares best practices in parent advocacy to dismantle the preschool to prison pipeline. Watch at https://t.co/okFRWR2zBr. #NBCDW19 #BuildingBlackExcellence

[Black Child Development-Carolinas @BCDICarolinas]

Black children as young as 3 years old are being pushed out of classrooms. Join @NBCDI and Black Child Development Institute Charlotte for #NBCDW19 to change that. #BuildingBlackExcellence https://t.co/M8d1o8sFUv

[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]

#BuildingBlackExcellence #NBCDW19

[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]

#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]

Watch @BCDIDenver with Colorado Governor @jaredpolis as he signs HB 19-1194, "Addressing Early Childhood School Removal" today at https://t.co/6J1GKEvGke. #NBCDW19 #BuildingBlackExcellence

[NBCDI @NBCDI]

.@NBCDI's first "Delivering on the Promise" white paper offers best practices & policy opportunities to ensure Black children are no longer excluded from learning environments due to suspensions & expulsions at the state & national level. Read at https://t.co/nuHQ8ToOX3. #NBCDW19

[Cemere James @CemereDJ]

@NBCDI is partnering with @DorisDukeFdn to support future leaders committed to uplifting Black children through policy change. #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

[Kimberly Johnson @KJohnsonatNBCDI]

Part 2 of NBCDI’s celebrate and serve. Thanks @NBCDIJasmine for the homemade cookies. #cookiedecoratingcontest