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A socializing platform connecting those focused on addressing that, which ails Black education & strengthens the Black community.

Scholastic and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation asked 40,000 of our nation's public school teachers for their thoughts on American Education with the goal of placing teachers’ voices at the center of the discourse around education reform.
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Primary Sources - 40,000 Teachers give their views on Education Reform. Full PDF Report

Twiducate - Create an online community of your classroom for your students. Free resource.

Read Today - Free online resources to teach basic reading skills to children in four languages --English, French, German, and Spanish.

Passive Sentences - Addressing passive sentences. Good resource for English and writing.

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Phillip Patrick

The Center for Urban Progress Presents Honoring Our Elders

I was truly honored and humbled at the Honoring Our Elders Dinner. I was full not from the nice dinner plate, but the words of wisdom were truly a blessing to my spirit. There were times mentioned in every honorees life where it just made sense to do what they must do not only for there own survival but their neighbor as well.

I met the most inspirational people and sat with the finest women in town! I hope to be a part of more inspiring celebrations in our spectacular…

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Posted by Phillip Patrick on March 23, 2010 at 1:36pm

Phillip Patrick

The landscape of education is changing!!!!

We have noticed a dramatic shift in the way educators are relating to their students or lack of. Have you? We held a conference…

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Posted by Phillip Patrick on March 16, 2010 at 6:12pm

Tracy Lee

Letter to Sierra-

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Last post are my reflections on Sierra- a 6th grader at my school who committed suicide.

Posted by Tracy Lee on February 21, 2010 at 5:42pm — 1 Comment

Linda Hahner

Literacy Center

Join our reading revolution! Help us teach children to read.



We provide parents and teachers with free online resources to teach basic skills to their children in four languages --English, French, German, and Spanish. Our websites: http://www.literacycenter.net & http://www.readtoday.net are used by millions of children in 220 countries.



We are currently working with thought leaders to… Continue

Posted by Linda Hahner on February 19, 2010 at 1:44pm

 

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Linda Chavis

Loser

In the Columbus, Ohio school district, a child in the 2nd grade 8 years old, had the word "LOSER" written on his arm by a teacher. This is troubling to me particulary when the Pres of the CEA…Continue

Started by Linda Chavis Apr 13, 2010.

Phillip Patrick

Ostracism! Not Sexy Enough to think about.

There is something happening all across the nation regarding these educated black men and how they are being eliminated. Ostracized from the beginning stages of education! Why are they saying no to…Continue

Started by Phillip Patrick Mar 25, 2010.

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Educating Black Boys 5 Replies

  Continuing the discussion from #BlackEd chat regarding the education of Black boys, how can we affect meaningful change for these boys from the top-down as well as from the bottom-up? What do black…Continue

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Started by Black Ed.. Last reply by Transformer8t3 Mar 25, 2010.

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Inspire a Student Using Only Three Words 15 Replies

This is the opportunity of a lifetime! You have been chosen to inspire/motivate a student that has been labeled as "difficult and under-performing". Caveat, you may only use three words to do this.…Continue

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Started by Black Ed.. Last reply by Michael J Mar 24, 2010.

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    Ernise and Tiffany A. Flowers are now friends Jun 14, 2010
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    I would love to facilitate a few forums on literacy and African American children.
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    Ostracism! Not Sexy Enough to think about.

    There is something happening all across the nation regarding these educated black men and how they are being eliminated. Ostracized from the beginning stages of education! Why are they saying no to DADDY DAY CARE?
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    Thank you for giving this link. I will enjoy going through the website and learning what best practices you all use!
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    The Center for Urban Progress Presents Honoring Our Elders

    I was truly honored and humbled at the Honoring Our Elders Dinner. I was full not from the nice dinner plate, but the words of wisdom were truly a blessing to my spirit. There were times mentioned in every honorees life where it just made sense to do what they must do not only for there own survival but their neighbor as well.I met the most inspirational people and sat with the finest women in town! I hope to be a part of more inspiring celebrations in our spectacular community.Thank you,PhillipSee More
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    Michael J replied to Black Ed.'s discussion 'Inspire a Student Using Only Three Words'
    Be Kind.
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    Akil Kamau replied to Black Ed.'s discussion 'Educating Black Boys'
    Also check: Destructive Pressures Undermine Educational Aspirations of Minority Males College Board Report Explores the Challenges Facing Minority Males in School and Identifies Promising Programs to Accelerate…
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    Akil Kamau replied to Black Ed.'s discussion 'Educating Black Boys'
    The Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC) promotes the re-imagining of the schooling experience for boys and young men of color. We are a networked learning community of educators, researchers, policy-makers and caring adults. We…
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    Monise L. Seward replied to Black Ed.'s discussion 'Inspire a Student Using Only Three Words'
    That is exactly what I was thinking! They also still (want and) need hugs but that has become so taboo in education since some adults have crossed those lines.
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    Monise L. Seward replied to Black Ed.'s discussion 'Educating Black Boys'
    I am reading posts about peoples' experiences attending various conferences and workshops. I just realized: We have not had any such things in Atlanta recently. If we have, then they were poorly publicized. This is disturbing, especially since…
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    The landscape of education is changing. Visionary Leaders will push the change in education by organizing and going into action for the youth and visible parents.
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