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📣 Observing Juneteenth at Charette High School 📚 Today, in observance of Juneteenth, our school community pauses to reflect on a pivotal moment in American history. On June 19, 1865, news of emancipation finally reached enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, marking the end of slavery in the United States. This day, now a federal holiday, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit and resilience of the African American community. While our students and staff are not in school today, we encourage everyone to take this time to learn, reflect, and honor the significance of Juneteenth. Here are some ways we can all engage meaningfully: 📖 Learn: Explore the rich history of Juneteenth and its impact on American society. Numerous online resources, books, and documentaries provide deep insights into this important day. 💬 Reflect: Take a moment to reflect on the progress we have made towards equality and the work that still lies ahead. Consider how each of us can contribute to building a more just and inclusive society. 🤝 Support: Support African American businesses, artists, and organizations that work towards social justice and community empowerment. 🌟 Share: Share your thoughts and learning experiences with family, friends, and the community. Raising awareness helps keep the spirit of Juneteenth alive and promotes understanding and unity. At Charette High School we are committed to fostering an environment of inclusivity, respect, and continuous learning. Let’s honor Juneteenth by coming together in the spirit of reflection, education, and community. #Juneteenth #CharetteHighSchool #ProvidenceEducation #ReflectAndLearn #InclusiveEducation #AfricanAmericanHistory #CommunityUnity

As we conclude Hispanic Heritage Month, let's shout out America's 600 Hispanic-serving institutions. These HSIs, as they're known, count at least one fourth of their undergraduates as Hispanic. Public and private, they are a powerful and growing sector of higher education. Pictured here is one prominent HSI, San Diego State University, with 37,000 students. And yes, this underscores again our point: #HigherEdBuildsAmerica.

I was just watching Brian Kilmeade's Saturday night program on Fox. He was running clips from the ladies of The View about the election result. One clip was of Sonny Hostin complaining that 52% of white women voted for Trump. She referred to them as "uneducated." Uneducated in elite speak means anyone without a four year degree diploma. But, I have to say that this is quite an insult of High School graduates. Are we to assume that you aren't educated in this country unless you have a four year college degree? Why then do we bother to give out diplomas to High School graduates? If they are still uneducated after 12 years of public school, then what does that diploma represent? I agree that our public schools are turning out a lot of "uneducated" people, but then so are quite a few of our colleges. Have you ever seen Fox News man-on-the-beach interviews with college kids on spring break in Florida asked simple questions about history and current events? The answers from these "college" students boggle the mind. Like answering who we fought in the Revolutionary War? And the college students say "France." And these are the educated people? Why because when they aren't drinking bear and playing on the sand in South Beach Miami, they are in college? I would suggest that Republicans start fighting back at the left's claim that those who haven't been to college are uneducated. For starters, it isn't true. And secondly, what our colleges are turning out isn't more impressive. https://lnkd.in/euKhq7aX

EDUCATION | THIS DAY IN HISTORY On September 4, 1957, the Little Rock Nine, a group of nine African American students, enrolled at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas, marking a significant moment in the American civil rights movement and the struggle for educational equality. This event was a direct challenge to racial segregation in public schools following the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954). For further reading, you can refer to: 1. **"Warriors Don’t Cry" by Melba Pattillo Beals** - A memoir by one of the Little Rock Nine that details her experiences. 2. **National Park Service** - [Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site](https://lnkd.in/dUxjhGx) for historical context and resources related to this event. 3. **"The Little Rock Nine: A Primary Source History of the Fight Against School Segregation" by Karen L. Harris** - This book provides insights into the events and their impact on education and civil rights. These resources offer more context about the significance of this educational milestone. #education #thisdayinhistory

Over the weekend, The New York Times published an editorial about how U.S. universities can regain public trust. One recommendation: "Schools ought to be teaching that there is as much #courage in listening as there is in speaking up." Music to the ears of Moral Courage College! Look, every democracy worth its name needs protestors. Yet protestors also need to know that sloganeering itself usually doesn't result in the intended change. Protest is most potent when accompanied by "relational" leadership -- relationship-building for the sake of trust-building. Which motivates the other party to listen because you've done it first. Consider #Canada's former prime minister, Brian Mulroney. He became crucial in ending #apartheid by convincing Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher to impose economic sanctions on South Africa. Mulroney spent a lot of his time cultivating personal bonds with people whom many Canadians hated. Reagan and Thatcher topped the list. Naturally, Mulroney took guff for his friendship with them. Yet those friendships allowed Canada to wield outsized influence when it mattered most. And not just on apartheid. Also on the #environment: By deepening his relationship with members of George H.W. Bush's administration, Mulroney got their surprising sign-off on the acid rain treaty -- an early milestone in the Global North's climate consciousness. Beauty is, you don't have to be a geopolitical baller to make a difference through relational leadership. You can be a grassroots advocate. The added beauty is, you don't have to abandon protest. You can passionately march *and* meaningfully engage. That's what the forthcoming Moral Courage documentary, "Mississippi Turning," will show: that a both-and approach to change can liberate possibilities otherwise trapped in the either/or cage. #Mississippi Turning will be released this fall, but if you want to see it sooner, join me for a screening on Thursday, May 16, at 1 pm ET. More info below.👇🏽 Register for free: https://lnkd.in/gYuGPBZT Genesis Be Allison Gerrard Cato Institute Sphere Education Initiatives John Snoad Allan Carey

Educate your children. Do the research. Show them how to do the research. Examine the information. Let them decide. Our story is not a side story. Our perspectives and political strategies are not to be erased and/or made to be less significant…they are to be studied and examined as the critical and pivotal contributions to historical memory that they are AND as a blueprint for contemporary times. This is also why a Pan-African and trans-national approach to studying history is imperative because what was happening in England, connected to what was happening in America, connected to what was happening in Haiti, connected to what was happening in France (and so forth). In a majority Black school district, where the data clearly shows that the education system is failing the majority of the Black student population (and has done so for generations), it is time to start investing in grassroots community solutions that approach education through a culturally relevant and responsive lens. Grassroots community solutions that promote #HighRigor #DeepStudy #ImmersionExperiences and an investment in the cultivation of our children’s scholarship, critical consciousness and pathways to power. #BlackStudies #CulturalStudies #AmericanRevolution #Somerset1772 #DunmoreProclamation #ParentPower #TeachTheBabies

It was an awesome responsibility to take the lead on writing this grant, and it will be an even greater one to lead it over the next 5 years. I'm grateful to Farmingdale State College to be given this opportunity to both expand and deepen the commitment and connection we have to our students through the creation of an Office of First Year and Transfer Year Experience. Ready and up for the challenge. Universities are noisy, raucous places. A student beginning their career is bombarded with information from the moment they are accepted to the first day of classes - and the real work hasn't even begun. Many universities have no "front door" but rather a bunch of ingresses that can be confusing and even debilitating. For the first generation student, or for the student who doesn't have the cultural capital to navigate this crucial period in a college career, it can lead to disaster. The goal of EMERGE is not simple - but it is straightforward. It's to address the problem described above. How? ➡ EMERGE will serve a total of 1250 students over 5 years (750 FTFT, 500 Transfer). ➡ EMERGE will allow the College to create an Office of First Year and Transfer Year Experience (OFY/TYE), which does not currently exist, that will be staffed with a Director, Coordinator, two academic success coaches, one wellness coach, and administrative support. ➡ After 5 years, the goal is that OFY/TYE will serve EVERY incoming #farmingdale student. ➡ EMERGE calls for many curricular innovations, including: relying on the College's Concurrent Enrollment program to support college-readiness, implementing First-year Learning Communities, and replacing developmental courses in Math and Writing with credit-bearing co-requisite courses. ➡EMERGE erects co- and extra-curricular programming that has been a mainstay of Farmingdale's success in other areas: holistic advising and wrap-around support services; academic tutoring and coaching in math, writing, ELL, and other content areas; leadership, professional development, and financial literacy coaching; summer and winter undergraduate research experiences as well as internships, civic engagement, and applied learning opportunities. ➡ Lastly, EMERGE provides substantial onboarding through FTFT and Transfer Orientations for students as well as professional development for faculty around learning communities and culturally responsive pedagogies. Lots of moving parts. One vision and one goal. Let's get to work. The State University of New York U.S. Department of Education #DEI #HSI #hispanicservinginstitutions #FSC #dhsi

ICYMI | A new survey of current Latino college students and recent graduates found that while many see higher ed as a route to fulfilling major life goals, most have struggled with food insecurity and considered stopping out, among other challenges. The survey of 3,000 Latinos between the ages of 18 and 35 was conducted by BSP Research, a research and polling firm, on behalf of UnidosUS, a Latino civil rights and advocacy organization. It was fielded online in English and Spanish, with extra focus on students from Arizona, California, Florida and Texas. The results, released Tuesday, reveal that Latino students have positive views of college. The survey showed their top motivations for pursuing higher education were getting well-paying jobs, working toward more fulfilling careers and providing better lives for their families. And most respondents saw a college degree as important to meeting those goals. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hgLEXS

ICYMI | A new survey of current Latino college students and recent graduates found that while many see higher ed as a route to fulfilling major life goals, most have struggled with food insecurity and considered stopping out, among other challenges. The survey of 3,000 Latinos between the ages of 18 and 35 was conducted by BSP Research, a research and polling firm, on behalf of UnidosUS, a Latino civil rights and advocacy organization. It was fielded online in English and Spanish, with extra focus on students from Arizona, California, Florida and Texas. The results, released Tuesday, reveal that Latino students have positive views of college. The survey showed their top motivations for pursuing higher education were getting well-paying jobs, working toward more fulfilling careers and providing better lives for their families. And most respondents saw a college degree as important to meeting those goals. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hgLEXS

As we conclude Hispanic Heritage Month, it's important to remember that the recognition of the rich history and lasting contributions of Latino/a/x communities extends far beyond just one month. While many well-known stories are celebrated, there are also lesser-known yet transformative moments in history that have shaped education and created pathways for equitable learning opportunities for all students. In our blog, we explore two landmark cases—the Lemon Grove Incident and Mendez vs. Westminster—that set the foundation for educational justice and continue to impact today's efforts toward equity in education. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UeGJwH #HispanicHeritageMonth #EquityInEducation