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Exciting times at the 2024 Black Men in Education Convening hosted by the Center for Black Educator Development. Over 1,000 educators came together ready to learn and share insights. Thanks to the insightful contributions of speakers like Dr. Angela Davis and Ms. Joyce Abbott, we now have a wealth of knowledge to unpack and reflect on. Our very own, Gabrielle Monteiro Barnes, M.Ed, along with Tim Bieser, and Raymond Fields, Jr. presented on "Harnessing EdTech for the Recruitment and Retention of Black Male Educators". The presentation included the results of a pilot program assessing the impact of test prep support for future teachers in two of our partner states: North and South Carolina. This initiative was in partnership with Study.com and ETS Praxis. Did you attend #BMEC2024? Share your key takeaways! 📸 Video Clip credit: Center for Black Educator Development featuring Dr. Angela Davis

Meet Trent Petty, a second-grade teacher at Wister Elementary and one of Mastery’s representatives at #BMEC2024! At the conference, Trent shared some powerful advice for educators: teaching is a mission of delayed gratification. While the results of your efforts might not appear immediately, the long-term impact on the lives of Black and brown children is transformative. He also reminded us of the importance of community: “You’re not alone. Lean on others in the field who share your experiences and stay committed to the mission.” Thank you to the Center for Black Educator Development for hosting this convening and creating a space to connect, grow, and inspire the next generation of Black male educators.

This roundtable report (2024) is a follow-up to a series of symposia panel discussions, ‘Barriers to Black Academia'. This roundtable aimed to identify what universities and higher education providers in general can do to build an educational experience in which every student and academic employee can flourish and succeed, in an environment that actively promotes racial equity and tackles every aspect of the experience of racism and anti-Blackness, while addressing the phenomenon of Black under-representation in the UK Academy.

HCM is proud to have moderated the Level Up Panel at l the Grantmakers for Education 2024 Annual Conference! "LEVELing UP: How to Get REAL for Black Learner Excellence," featuring distinguished panelists Donnie Hale (IEL), Monica Parrish Trent, Ph.D. (ATD), Saúl Valdez (ECMC), Darryl Hill (HCM) and Kelley Ditzel, PhD (HCM), tackled the urgent crisis facing Black learners in higher ed. With 600,000 Black students leaving colleges in the past two decades, LEVEL UP seeks to drive policy and institutional change to reverse this trend. Highlights included the critical need to align Black learners with supportive institutions, fix underfunding, and improve transfer pathways. We also introduced the LEVEL UP & Get REAL Policy Playbook—a roadmap for real impact. Don’t forget to explore the new National Level UP Policy & Practice Digital Playbook—an interactive resource with tools to drive real change for Black learners. Visit: https://lnkd.in/exqBMJVk We're honored to join passionate advocates and are ready to keep pushing for change! 💡 For more insights, read the full blog post on our website here: https://bit.ly/4feAfpD #GFE2024 #BlackLearnerExcellence #LEVELUP #EducationReform #GetREAL

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Apparently I need an education from someone with an unprecedented record of diversity and need to learn more about how to serve Black students Is audacity on sale or free right now? It seems like it’s flooding the market In case Dr. Michael Gargano deletes here’s his comment in full To be clear- just because society aspires to attend a highly rejective “Ivy plus” doesn’t mean we have the same aspirations We are tired of attending institutions that are harmful and traumatic to Black students. Institutions who are only enthusiastic about our presence if we assimilate or become tokens or are perceived to be “one of the good ones” We are not interested in being followed around campus with your cameras for a diversity brochure We do not care what the society and institutions our ancestors built needs from us We are not interested in manually scaling the walls you built of “university admissions requirements” while you give legacy, rich kids, and everyone else a ladder or elevator to the top of said wall- your requirements only exist when we show up You all need us- not the other way around We are no longer bringing a folding chair to the table when there are colleges that have a seat for us at the table. We aren’t interested in scraps from your Ivy plus when we have colleges putting out buffets for our students If there is an Ivy plus or “elite” that wants to serve my Black students then they have to prove their value to me- not other way around Ivies wouldn’t even exist if it wasn’t for our ancestors- stop thinking what you all value- a hunger games for rejective admissions is what we value Also- if every Black student decided no more PWIs and only HBCUs and we were able to accommodate that choice I would be 100% fine with that as the daughter of a woman who grew up in what she later learned to be slave quarters, went to a HBCU, marched during the civil rights movement, and has since been recognized on the state and national level for her work HBCUs produce more Black doctors and engineers than your average PWI 🤷🏾♀️

Diversity and Education: My Experience as a Black Student in America Join me as I share my personal journey and challenges of being a black student in America. From overcoming exam hurdles to navigating through different school systems, I'll shed light on the realities and the impact it had on my education. #EducationExperience #BlackStudentLife #AmericanEducationSystem #ExamChallenges #SchoolingInAmerica #DiversityMatters #EducationJourney #OvercomingObstacles #Perspective #StudentLife

📢 Embracing the Essential Role of Black Teachers in Education 📚✊ In the quest for inclusive and equitable education, let's take a moment to recognize the indispensable contributions of Black teachers. Their impact reaches far beyond the confines of the classroom, shaping minds, inspiring futures, and fostering cultural pride. Here's why #BlackTeachersMatter: 🔍 **Representation Matters**: Black educators serve as vital role models for Black students, demonstrating that success knows no racial bounds and empowering future generations to reach for the stars. 🌍 **Cultural Understanding**: By bringing a unique perspective and cultural sensitivity to the table, Black teachers create safe spaces for dialogue and expression, fostering connections that transcend textbooks. 🚫 **Combatting Stereotypes**: Black teachers challenge stereotypes and biases head-on, defying negative expectations and showcasing their brilliance, professionalism, and passion for education. 🤝 **Building Bridges**: Beyond their impact on Black students, Black teachers promote understanding and empathy across diverse communities, enriching educational experiences for all. ⚖️ **Advocates for Equity**: Black teachers are tireless advocates for educational equity, fighting to dismantle systemic barriers and ensure fair treatment and opportunities for all students. Let's celebrate and amplify the voices of Black teachers, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for education. Together, let's champion #BlackTeachersMatter and the transformative power they bring to our schools and society. 🎓🌟