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California Legislative effort to hire more men of color as teachers
For many students, the reflection of the face staring back at them in the classroom can be indicative of success, according to California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. He supports Assembly Bill 520. “The research has shown us for years that there are benefits to students of color when there’s at least just […]
Read MorePreschool teacher shares student’s head-turning comment while playing kitchen: ‘I’m still shocked’
According to preschool teacher and TikToker Tell Williams IV, “students say some crazy stuff.” On Feb. 23, the educator shared a hilarious story with his 599,000 followers about the shocking exchange he had with one of his students while they were playing “pretend restaurant.” “I’ve been teaching preschool now for, like, 8 years. Somehow I’m […]
Read MorePacific Oaks College announces lifelong educator and first African American male as dean of the School of Education
Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School (PO) announces the appointment of Jerell B. Hill, Ed.D., as the new dean of Pacific Oaks College’s School of Education. His appointment comes after having served as interim dean since July 2020. Dr. Hill is a longstanding member of the greater Pasadena community and is the first African American […]
Read MorePhilly-based group launches $3M initiative to develop Black teachers
A Philadelphia-based organization devoted to recruiting and supporting Black educators on Thursday announced a $3 million educational justice initiative to dramatically ramp up the number of Black teachers in classrooms across the country. The initiative by the Center for Black Educator Development will focus on the Black Teacher Pipeline, a program targeting high school and […]
Read MoreGeorgia Power Foundation Grant To Help KSU Boost Number Of Black Male Educators
Kennesaw State University has received a grant from the Georgia Power Foundation for an initiative to increase the number of African American male teachers. Call Me MISTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models), a program launched in KSU’s Bagwell College of Education, will provide academic support, mentorship, tuition assistance and job placement assistance to […]
Read MoreMan-Up receives additional funding
The enormity of the data that suggests a need for more effective male teachers of color in our schools is the propeller behind this movement. As the founder of Man Up, this movement reflects my personal life experiences. As an African American elementary teacher, I was often one of a handful of male teachers in […]
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