Schools across North Carolina recently welcomed students back for the academic year, and the first-day experience at Neal Magnet Middle School was one for the books! At all started with a DJ and Soul Train style walkway welcoming students to campus. Students were greeted with cheers and positive words of affirmation by members of the […]

As the country reacted to the murder of George Floyd and several unarmed Black men and women at the hands of those sworn to protect and serve, a surge of conversations around “who matters” resurfaced, not only in our larger social conversation, but also in discussions of schools and curriculum. Educators across the country are […]

When Black students can see themselves in their teachers, a strong community bond is formed. This can help build an environment of support around both the students and the teachers and help everyone feel like they belong. So, it is important to create a space where Black educators can connect and get insights into school […]

A diverse group of educators, scholars, and lawyers are working on a new resource to fill an important gap in history textbooks about the racist roots of capital punishment. “The way history is taught sends clear messages to young people about who belongs in society and who does not. In the case of Black Americans, […]