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#QuarantineEd helping teachers navigate coronavirus pandemic

Two teachers began an online collective, and now are also embracing the anti-Black racism movement as a pivotal educational moment.

Impact of George Floyd's murder one year later

Reflecting and reckoning with what’s changed and what remains the same since George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020 by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Digital Pedagogy Lab 2021 Keynote Q&A with Matthew R. Morris

A great and wide ranging conversation with educator, writer and philosopher Matthew Morris about what teaching in this moment has been like.

Students, teachers, call for better Black History education in Ontario

A growing chorus of voices are calling on the Ministry of Education to make Black history a mandatory education requirement.

Radio

The Current with Matt Galloway

How can we improve virtual learning?, André Picard on the return to school, Episode one of CBC podcast Uncover: Dead Wrong.

Generation COVID: Examining Canada’s Education System

Middle school teacher Matthew Morris talk about how to ensure Canadian kids aren’t left behind and how educational systems can be improved.

NewsTalk Sauga 960am - “Peel Matters”

Ryan Gurcharn speaks with educator, writer, and TEDx speaker Matthew R. Morris about the ‘Fresh Prince Syndrome’. Could it be what’s holding back your child from success?

CHUO 98.1FM - "Black on Black" Radio

Back to school conversations with black educators on how have they been preparing themselves on returning to school.

The Current with Matt Galloway

As teachers try to reach the finish line in what has been an unprecedented school year, there are now growing calls to prioritize their vaccinations, with B.C. leading the way.

Podcast

The DLTO Podcast - “Matthew Morris and Lockdown 2.0”

A great and wide ranging conversation with educator, writer and philosopher Matthew Morris about what teaching in this moment has been like.

OntEd Mentors Podcast - “Anti-Black Racism: Moving Forward”

Noa Daniel gathers a dynamic panel of educators to talk about ways of moving forward with Anti-Black Racism including Matthew Morris.

The Intersection Of Race, Black Masculinity, Hip Hop Culture & Education

We talk with Matthew about the work that needs to be done when it comes to changing our educational systems…

Gettin" Air with Terry Greene

Matthew R. Morris joins Terry to chat about many things including how to bring your authentic self to your teaching,.

Articles

Teaching and Learning While Black

Matthew Morris reflects on the impact of school culture and the need for schools to change in response to the experiences of black students.

 

I’ve seen anti-Black racism from both sides of the teacher’s desk

I teach at the same Toronto middle school I once attended as a student — and I’ve learned cold…

 

Being A Young Black Male Teacher

We talk with Matthew about the work that needs to be done when it comes to changing our educational systems, the deep personal work that needs to happen as we..

Shattering Stereotypes Surrounding Black Men And Black Communities

. Boys like us found role models in the men on television who dribbled basketballs like yo-yo’s and dodged defenders on the football field.

The Color of Mirrors: An Equity-Based Approach to Teaching and Learning

We need to allow our students to do the same. The best part is that it isn’t that hard to do…

Newspaper

Teachers are worried GTA schools are taking a ‘checklist’ approach to anti-Black racism in the classroom

Two teachers began an online collective and now are also embracing the anti-Black racism movement as a pivotal educational moment.

They created #QuarantineEd chats for teachers to share ideas on remote learning.

Reflecting and reckoning what’s changed and what remains since George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020 by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

19 Black Canadians on what has changed one year since George Floyd’s murder.

They are among 19 Black Canadians the Star asked what has changed one year since George Floyd’s murder.

Ditching the desk opens doors to new teaching methods

Grade 4-5 teacher Matthew Morris has decided to get rid of his teacher desk this year in order to maintain a creative and nurturing environment in his classroom.