I know. The title seems ignorant and at the least, redundant. I know, on the surface, it seems asinine to question the importance of Black …
The Power of High Expectations for Black Students
When I was a kid, I had an unfailing passion for competition. It started around the age of 6 or 7 in my three-bedroom bungalow …
5 Life Lessons Your Students Can Learn from Social Media
Social media can be a powerful tool for engaging students and honoring youth culture. It can also be a powerful teaching tool. Here are 5 …
Code Switching
Do you think white people know we are acting when we code switch? Perhaps they are secretly in on our little white lie but enjoy …
Social Media and the Classroom: No longer a question of “if”.
We teach our children basic computation skills in mathematics because we know they will need to know how to add, multiply, and think logically about …
Savior Complex
Almost all teachers who stay in the profession of public education are those who hold a passion for making a difference in the lives of …
Riding the Wave of Black Panther
“As we bask in the beauty and magic of Black Panther, and as we celebrate the fictional land of Wakanda, let us remember that real …
A Warning to Education Equity
I was going through my usual midweek, midday routine. Driving back home from the gym, while listening to talk radio, debating on whether or not …
10 ways to make your classroom more inclusive of black students
It’s hard to begin this list in light of the events that have transpired over the past week. First, we have a major fashion retailer …