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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!

Polls Show Parents Are Voting for Their Kids’ Education, Not Political Parties www.the74million.org/article/poll...

School districts that collectively enroll roughly 1 in 7 of the nation’s 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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Read Will Bunch's Opinion piece in today's paper. Spot on www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...

Here's an excerpt -- read the column during the commercials and tell me what you think

It was weirdly fitting that the Charlie Kirk murder blended into the 9/11 anniversary as once again Americans were told to “watch what they say” The hypocritical censorship around a “free speech hero.” My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...

A totally serious commitment and not at all extended in only one direction.

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 family’s night of chaos. www.inquirer.com/life/outdoor...

At Times Like These, My Advice: Take a Hike! www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/o...

The @karenhunter.bsky.social show welcomes CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development : Sharif El-Mekki! www.weneedblackteachers.org @centerblacked.bsky.social @selmekki.bsky.social #KarenRebels

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Go to Knarrative and sign up to get access to Knubia! knarrative.com @karenhunter.bsky.social #KarenRebels

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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...

Why We Must Act: A Letter from @selmekki.bsky.social: thecenterblacked.org/why-we-must-... #WeNeedBlackTeachers

Knitting, cheerleading, fishing: This is what a cellphone ban looks like in one school district hechingerreport.org/knitting-che...

Ronald and Donald: Reagan Celebrated Black Educators, Trump is Attacking Them www.the74million.org/article/rona...

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. www.phillytrib.com/news/state_a... #WeNeedBlackTeachers

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 we’ve accomplished this year: thecenterblacked.org/resources/

We have 15 more hours to join in on our #WeNeedBlackTeachers shirt and hoodie fundraiser: www.bonfire.com/weneedblackt...

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-...

#FutureBlackTeacher Quashon Mayes shares his path from football star to the classroom in NJ Education Report: njedreport.com/football-pla... #WeNeedBlackTeachers

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: www.eschoolnews.com/educational-... #WeNeedBlackTeachers

"It would make a transformative impact for our students to have more teachers of color, and it’s on us to realize this better future." Read on for insights from leader Sharif El-Mekki of @centerblacked.bsky.social https://buff.ly/4hFWzcT

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 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb5p...

Check out the new Know Your Rights Camp podcast episode, “Why Black Teachers Can Be Key To Collective Liberation” featuring Ismael Jimenez and the Center’s very own Founder/CEO, Sharif El-Mekki. Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wenr... #WeNeedBlackTeachers #EducationEquity

Check out this inspiring new blog from @selmekki.bsky.social & @centerblacked.bsky.social to explore why only highlighting America’s triumphs isn’t patriotic. Thank you for writing this powerful piece on what it means to teach honest history. edtru.st/41ocTbM #CantBeErased

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!

📅 Apply by March 23 to the AI in Education Leadership Catalyst! A 5-week program for PK-12 leaders to harness AI in learning. 🗓️ Virtual: April 16-May 14 🎓 Perks: ASCD+ISTE membership, digital credential & more! 🔗 tinyurl.com/CBEDL4E25

A great way to understand and learn about how Ai can benefit students in the classroom! #edpe535

✨ The 2025 IAMPHL Talent Search Contest is now accepting submissions! Philly students—this is your chance to shine in art, poetry, & music! 🎨🎶✍️ 🔗 Share and submit today: bit.ly/40eco3G #IAMPHL #PhillyGoes

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...

🚨 Grant Alert! 🚨 The 2025 Diverse Teacher Pipeline Grant is OPEN! 📢 Nonprofits working to recruit, develop & retain diverse teachers can apply for up to $100K in funding. 📅 Deadline: April 11, 2025 🌍 Priority Regions: CA, MD, MI, PA, NJ, NY, TN, DC Apply here ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Today, @selmekki.bsky.social, CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development, issued a statement condemning the U.S. Department of Education’s “reduction in force.” Read more and learn how you can take action: thecenterblacked.org/press-statem... #SaveED #SavePublicSchools #WeNeedBlackTeachers

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 America’s schools

To Be a Black American Educator Is to Be in a Constant State of Hope — and Rage www.the74million.org/article/to-b...

If you read one thing today… www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...