Pittsburgh! Below is an excerpt from Brother El-Mekki’s speech at a school choice protest in Pittsburgh. This is one of those once in a lifetime speeches, that can galvanize the school choice movement. I’m happy that I was there to capture it. Below: El-Mekki Live from Pittsburgh! Pittsburgh. 00:05 special interest group you know weContinue reading “Pittsburgh!”
Category Archives: Equity and Justice
Urban Dove Charter School
Urban Dove. Urban Dove Charter School, a sort of 2nd chance charter school for students that fail the 9th grade, is currently experiencing a type of racism that no one wants to discuss. The Orthodox Jewish folks in Crown Heights Brooklyn does not wish to this school with its demographics in their neighborhood. A recentlyContinue reading “Urban Dove Charter School”
Coach Smith!
Some call him Coach, I call him A. I’m referring to Coach Aden Smith, Sr., whose team just celebrated winning the Long Island County Championship in a 49-7 victory against Nassau County Powerhouse Seaford. Coach Smith’s Shoreham Wading River Wildcats was the Suffolk County Representative in the championship game after defeating rival Mt. Sinai. CoachContinue reading “Coach Smith!”
Everyone Can’t Be Highly Effective
It’s that time of year when every administrator should be preparing themselves for their first round of formal observations. Hopefully, this isn’t the first time teachers see you in their classrooms. I would love to think that you have been a fixture in classrooms, and teachers/kids know what to expect when you visit. As youContinue reading “Everyone Can’t Be Highly Effective”
High-Quality Teachers of Color.
We need More High-Quality Teachers of Color. We need more high-quality Teachers of Color. I want to make that clear, as we continuously hear the argument that the teaching field overall is lacking in diverse candidate selection. However, I’m using my statement as a clarifier. I believe that a “Bad” Teacher of Color can causeContinue reading “High-Quality Teachers of Color.”
Black Mamma Agency!
The Buzz Around Town. Lately, I’ve heard arguments that leave me angry and confused. Most of these arguments center around “Cancel Culture, ” “Agency,” and “Ownership.” “Black Mamma” Agency and Ownership in the era of cancel culture is real. Alas, we have folks that are trying to discredit these ladies, and I simply will notContinue reading “Black Mamma Agency!”