One of my favorite actors is Samuel L. Jackson. Sam Jackson’s resume is extensive. He’s been in such movies as Pulp Fiction, Jungle Fever, Coming to America, 187, a Time to Kill, Coach Carter and Django. Unfortunately, Sam Jackson has been victim of the Hollywood typecast. A typecast is when an actor or actress is … More Escaping the Typecast
A few years ago while at my former place of employment, a colleague and friend approached me with the assignment of speaking the keynote message at a senior class sendoff event. This particular graduating class was near and dear to my heart. It was with great pleasure that I agreed to his request. The problem … More To The Graduating Class…
I’ve argued the need for school districts to hire more Black teachers; specifically Black male teachers.[1] My argument isn’t limited to only adding more Black male teachers – but Black and Latino teachers of both as well. My call isn’t limited to where Black and Latino teachers are largely absent; but also for where they … More Camden City Charter Schools Must Recruit More Black and Latino Teachers
Sometimes, you just get a gut feeling on if you need to leave an organization. Too often we (teachers) attempt to convince ourselves that we should remain within an organization that we really should leave. You may have accepted an offer from an organization for the wrong reason(s); your experience within an organization may have … More When To Get Out
Standardized testing is considered a necessary evil in inner-city schools. Folk will say that the students are at the nucleus of what happens in a school, but the truth is that at an inner-city school, test scores are at the nucleus. Do not let anyone tell you any different. Standardized tests are administered to gauge … More Do Standardized Testing Smarter
Being a teacher of color is a gift and a curse. In addition to empowering young people, involved in your work each day is proving your worth to your White counterparts while simultaneously attempting to not get burned out by the students who depend on you as parent/older sibling/counselor/mentor/advocate. Many days are rewarding ones. The … More A Village of Support for Teachers of Color
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