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āStand up, fight back, and resistā: Activist who helped shape Presidentās House rallies new fight after the site was dismantled
Michael Coard, an attorney and founding member of Avenging the Ancestors Coalition (ATAC), pledged to restore the slavery memorial at the President's House site.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/presidents-house-activist-will-fight-to-save-site-trump-removal-slavery-exhibits-20260124.html?utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_bluesky_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=
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The slavery exhibits at the Presidentās House have been removed following Trump administration push
President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered content at national parks that āinappropriately disparageā the U.S. to be reviewed and potentially removed.
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/presidents-house-independence-park-exhibits-removed-20260122.html?utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_bluesky_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=
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Martin Luther King Jr. spoke to Philly students in 1967. These men say it influenced the rest of their lives.
Childs Elementary will show the almost 60-year-old speech in the auditorium where King once spoke on Monday, followed by a day of service projects.
https://www.inquirer.com/education/mlk-day-philadelphia-childs-elementary-1967-speech-20260118.html?utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_bluesky_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=
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Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86
Colvin was arrested in 1955, months before Rosa Parks gained international fame for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus.
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Our Power to Teach
I'm Heading to Philly for BMEC 2025. Why This Gathering Matters More Than Ever
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2 months ago
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Education Law Center-PA
2 months ago
The Pennsylvania Senate has passed the CROWN Act, protecting public school students from discrimination based on hair type, texture and protective styles like braids, twists, and locs. Thank you to all lawmakers who supported this critical legislation!
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Polls Show Parents Are Voting for Their Kidsā Education, Not Political Parties
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Polls Show Parents Are Voting for Their Kidsā Education, Not Political Parties
Veney & Artis-Wright: Families are frustrated with schools and ready to act. Politicians who follow their lead will find support at the ballot box.
https://www.the74million.org/article/polls-show-parents-are-voting-for-their-kids-education-not-political-parties/
3 months ago
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A new project has turned ādry numbersā into a āvivid picture of Black lifeā in 1840s Philly
1838 Black Metropolis and Swarthmore College have partnered to compare two censuses taken of Philly's free Black community in the mid-19th century.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/1838-black-metropolis-swarthmore-1847-census-20251028.html?utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_bluesky_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=
3 months ago
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3 months ago
School districts that collectively enroll roughly 1 in 7 of the nationās K-12 public school students will begin going without routine federal payments in the coming days as the government shutdown drags on.
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Many Districts Will Lose Federal Funds Until the Shutdown Ends
And if federal layoffs go through, the Ed. Dept. would lack staff to send out the funds afterward, too.
https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/many-districts-will-lose-federal-funds-until-the-shutdown-ends/2025/10
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Check our homieās new podcast:
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Ep 7 | How We End the Proficiency Illusion | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
A decade of the same results means the education system is functioning exactly as designed. The only way to end the proficiency illusion is to build an Agency Movementāone student, one family, one cla...
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Read Will Bunch's Opinion piece in today's paper. Spot on
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Here's an excerpt -- read the column during the commercials and tell me what you think
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Will Bunch
4 months ago
It was weirdly fitting that the Charlie Kirk murder blended into the 9/11 anniversary as once again Americans were told to āwatch what they sayā The hypocritical censorship around a āfree speech hero.ā My new column
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Americans told to watch what we say about āfree speech iconā Charlie Kirk
Professors, teachers, journalists and others get canceled for what they said about right-wing free speech advocate Charlie Kirk.
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/censorship-charlie-kirk-assassination-20250914.html
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Jordan Uhl
4 months ago
A totally serious commitment and not at all extended in only one direction.
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Jason Nark
6 months ago
I did not follow
#bear
protocols on my trip to Ricketts Glen State Park. We paid the price. Click on link to read my
@inquirer.com
story abouty familyās night of chaos.
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Yes, bears can invade your Pennsylvania campsite. Ask me how I know.
To stay safe from bears, there are several common-sense guidelines. I did not follow them.
https://www.inquirer.com/life/outdoors/bear-safety-camping-food-20250810.html
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Jason Nark
5 months ago
At Times Like These, My Advice: Take a Hike!
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Opinion | At Times Like These, My Advice: Take a Hike!
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SiriusXM Urban View
7 months ago
The
@karenhunter.bsky.social
show welcomes CEO of the Center for Black Educator DevelopmentĀ : Sharif El-Mekki!
www.weneedblackteachers.org
@centerblacked.bsky.social
@selmekki.bsky.social
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We Need Black Teachers - CBED Website
BLACK TEACHERS FIGHT RACISM THROUGH EDUCATION. The number of Black teachers in the U.S. public school system needs to grow by 280,000 to be proportionate to the number of Black public school students.
https://www.weneedblackteachers.org
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SiriusXM Urban View
7 months ago
āBurn Down Masterās Houseā Pre-Order Link:
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Burn Down Master's House: A Novel|Hardcover
Inspired by true, long-buried stories of enslaved people who dared to fight back, a searing portrayal of resistance for readers of Colson Whitehead, Jesmyn Ward, and Percival Everett, from Clay Cane, ...
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SiriusXM Urban View
7 months ago
Go to Knarrative and sign up to get access to Knubia!
knarrative.com
@karenhunter.bsky.social
#KarenRebels
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Home to the largest Africana studies class in the world.
Home to the largest Africana studies class in the world.
http://knarrative.com/
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Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier
9 months ago
Last day of
#teacherappreciationweek
so shout out to all the Black teachers. And special love to
@selmekki.bsky.social
who has dedicated his all to ensuring Black folks become teachers. He wrote this for
@wordinblacknews.bsky.social
about how to fight for schools
wordinblack.com/2025/05/5-th...
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5 Things You Can Do to Support Public Education Today
Sharif El-Mekki of the Center for Black Educator Development says protecting schools is everyoneās duty, and he has a roadmap for doing it.
https://wordinblack.com/2025/05/5-things-you-can-do-support-public-education/
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The Center for Black Educator Development
9 months ago
Why We Must Act: A Letter from
@selmekki.bsky.social
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thecenterblacked.org/why-we-must-...
#WeNeedBlackTeachers
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Knitting, cheerleading, fishing: This is what a cellphone ban looks like in one school district
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Knitting, cheerleading, fishing: This is what a cellphone ban looks like in one school district
āNo cellphonesā is the message that students get in the Spokane, Washington, school district, where the devices are banned. But the district has also invested in extracurriculars to engage students āi...
https://hechingerreport.org/knitting-cheerleading-fishing-this-is-what-a-cellphone-ban-looks-like-in-one-school-district/
9 months ago
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Ronald and Donald: Reagan Celebrated Black Educators, Trump is Attacking Them
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Ronald and Donald: Reagan Celebrated Black Educators, Trump is Attacking Them
El-Mekki: The divergence between these two GOP presidents highlights how far half of the body politic has moved in just under four decades.
https://www.the74million.org/article/ronald-and-donald-reagan-celebrated-black-educators-trump-is-attacking-them/
9 months ago
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about 1 year ago
Congrats to Haverford High School social studies teacher Leon Smith on winning the 2025 PA Teacher of the Year title! He shared his story with The Philadelphia Tribune and hopes to encourage more future Black educators to join the profession.
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Pennsylvania's new teacher of the year aimed to be a representative for Black educators
Leon Smith grew up around educators. His mom was a teacher and administrator in the School District of Philadelphia for 50 years.
https://www.phillytrib.com/news/state_and_region/pennsylvanias-new-teacher-of-the-year-aimed-to-be-a-representative-for-black-educators/article_7c05503f-7f3b-5a27-85c0-990b7fa955f1.html
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The Center for Black Educator Development
about 1 year ago
Get to know everything the Center for Black Educator Development does to help rebuild the National
#BlackTeacherPipeline
. Check out our new annual report to see everything weāve accomplished this year:
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Resources - CBED Website
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The Center for Black Educator Development
about 1 year ago
We have 15 more hours to join in on our
#WeNeedBlackTeachers
shirt and hoodie fundraiser:
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#WeNeedBlackTeachers | Bonfire
Support the revolutionary act of being a Black educator through this design.. Although 15% of U.S. public school students identify as Black, Black teachers account for...
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The Center for Black Educator Development
about 1 year ago
The Center continues to grow through its many programs to rebuild the national
#BlackTeacherPipeline
. Let's celebrate Ujamaa, the
#Kwanzaa
principle emphasizing collective effort & mutual support. Invest in the Center to help uplift & empower Black educators:
secure.actblue.com/donate/cbed-...
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The Center for Black Educator Development
about 1 year ago
#FutureBlackTeacher
Quashon Mayes shares his path from football star to the classroom in NJ Education Report:
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about 1 year ago
More motivation to do the work: A new report from NCTQ shows bationally, the diversity of the teacher workforce is growing at a slower pace than the diversity of college educated adults. Read the details in school News:
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In an alarming trend, teacher diversity is slowing
A report outlines a decline in teacher diversity and offers a new tool to give education leaders data needed to increase teacher diversity.
https://www.eschoolnews.com/educational-leadership/2025/01/13/in-an-alarming-trend-teacher-diversity-is-slowing/
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Principal Project
12 months ago
"It would make a transformative impact for our students to have more teachers of color, and itās on us to realize this better future." Read on for insights from leader Sharif El-Mekki of
@centerblacked.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/4hFWzcT
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Reimagining education: To bring more Black educators into our schools, letās focus on the prerequisites for recruitment
Sharif El-Mekki is a former principal and the founder of the Center for Black Educator Development in Philadelphia, PA. This is part of our series on reimagining education. I was a principal atā¦
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Rep. Peter Schweyer
12 months ago
Check out my new series of Ed Talks! I'll be highlighting the amazing work of educators across the state and discussing new ideas to improve all aspects of education. Today, I'm joined by Sharif-El Mekki from the
@centerblacked.bsky.social
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Schweyer: Ed Talks with Sharif-El Mekki
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The Center for Black Educator Development
12 months ago
Check out the new Know Your Rights Camp podcast episode, āWhy Black Teachers Can Be Key To Collective Liberationā featuring Ismael Jimenez and the Centerās very own Founder/CEO, Sharif El-Mekki. Watch the full episode:
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#WeNeedBlackTeachers
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EdTrust
11 months ago
Check out this inspiring new blog from
@selmekki.bsky.social
&
@centerblacked.bsky.social
to explore why only highlighting Americaās triumphs isnāt patriotic. Thank you for writing this powerful piece on what it means to teach honest history.
edtru.st/41ocTbM
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Teaching an Accurate and Honest History Could Make America Great
Only highlighting Americaās triumphs isnāt patriotic. To truly love a country, we must see it and know US history for what it truly is
https://edtru.st/41ocTbM#CantBeErased
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The Center for Black Educator Development
11 months ago
With the most recent attacks & unprecedented layoffs at the U.S. Dept of Ed, we encourage all parents, guardians & caregivers to join the National Parents Union (NPU). Advocate and activate for
#children
,
#families
and communities:
nationalparentsunion.org
. Your voice matters!
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National Parents Union - Our Kids. Our Voice.
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The Center for Black Educator Development
10 months ago
š Apply by March 23 to the AI in Education Leadership Catalyst! A 5-week program for PK-12 leaders to harness AI in learning. šļø Virtual: April 16-May 14 š Perks: ASCD+ISTE membership, digital credential & more! š
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10 months ago
A great way to understand and learn about how Ai can benefit students in the classroom!
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The Center for Black Educator Development
10 months ago
⨠The 2025 IAMPHL Talent Search Contest is now accepting submissions! Philly studentsāthis is your chance to shine in art, poetry, & music! šØš¶āļø š Share and submit today:
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I AM PHL Contest for Philly High Schoolers | PhillyGoes2College
Attention Philly high schoolers, win $1,000 and showcase your talents at the #IAMPHL contest by PhillyGoes2College, Wawa Welcome America & Vanguard. Learn more.
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The Center for Black Educator Development
10 months ago
Do you know an 11th grader in Philadelphia interested in becoming an educator? Temple Education Scholars is recruiting rising high school seniors for the 25-26 school year. Visit the program website to learn more and encourage students to apply:
education.temple.edu/academics/pr...
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The Center for Black Educator Development
10 months ago
šØ Grant Alert! šØ The 2025 Diverse Teacher Pipeline Grant is OPEN! š¢ Nonprofits working to recruit, develop & retain diverse teachers can apply for up to $100K in funding. š Deadline: April 11, 2025 š Priority Regions: CA, MD, MI, PA, NJ, NY, TN, DC Apply here ā”ļø
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The Center for Black Educator Development
11 months ago
Today,
@selmekki.bsky.social
, CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development, issued a statement condemning the U.S. Department of Educationās āreduction in force.ā Read more and learn how you can take action:
thecenterblacked.org/press-statem...
#SaveED
#SavePublicSchools
#WeNeedBlackTeachers
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4/9/25, be sure to tune in to hear our brother and mentor, Shawn Dove weigh in on critical issues of being Black in Americaās schools
10 months ago
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How lunch duty became a cornerstone of my leadership
How asking for feedback ā and following up ā can foster trust and self-advocacy skills.
https://principalproject.org/how-lunch-duty-became-a-cornerstone-of-my-leadership/
10 months ago
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Civil rights groups say push to dismantle Education Department will undo hard-won gains
President Donald Trump has reopened a debate in the fight over the federal governmentās role in education policy after signing an executive order to dismantle the U.S.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-department-of-education-closure-civil-rights-4c5f4e8347dd3318d2f23ad8632d7b74
10 months ago
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To Be a Black American Educator Is to Be in a Constant State of Hope āĀ and Rage
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To Be a Black American Educator Is to Be in a Constant State of Hope āĀ and Rage
What recent survey data reveals about the divided state of mind, struggling morale and need for stronger retention of Black teachers.
https://www.the74million.org/article/to-be-a-black-american-educator-is-to-be-in-a-constant-state-of-hope-and-rage/
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11 months ago
If you read one thing todayā¦
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The Great Resegregation
The Trump administrationās attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/02/trump-attacks-dei/681772/?gift=Je3D9AQS-C17lUTOnl2W8K_XjmAfA0keueDfBfFIihk&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
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