College Track’s Post

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the College Board might try to dictate how we learn Black history, but we're reclaiming the narrative! 📣 In a 2023 article by The Hechinger Report, Atnre Alleyne, CEO of TeenSHARP, highlights the importance of preserving and celebrating Black history in our education system. Despite attempts to whitewash our history, Black communities have always found ways to educate our youth, from underground teachings to creating our own educational initiatives. At TeenSHARP, we're empowering students with culturally relevant classes and engaging with Black authors to ensure they have access to diverse perspectives. Our students are leading initiatives to require schools to teach Black history and are earning their way into elite colleges, rooted in their rich history and ancestral legacy. Join us in reshaping the narrative and deepening our commitment to equity and justice. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/ohNa50QBeVe #BlackHistoryChallenge #BlackHistoryMonth #blackhistory365 #blackculture #blackculturematters #blackbookstagram #fortheculture #blackfilm #blackeducators #blackeducation #blackeducatorsrock #blackandeducated #BlackAuthors #blackauthors #blacklove #blackjoy #Blackvoices #TeenSHARP #Education #Students #highered #onlinecourse #onlinelearning

Black Boys Thrive with Black Educators: New Study Highlights Importance of Representation✊🏾 #BlackExcellence A recent study shows Black boys in special education perform significantly better when they have Black teachers! This research underscores the power of representation and the positive impact it has on student success. Why it matters: Black students often face implicit bias in the classroom. Having Black educators can create a more supportive and culturally affirming learning environment. Spread the word! Share this post and let's celebrate the importance of Black educators in our schools. #BlackEducatorsMatter #RepresentationMatters #EducationEquity https://lnkd.in/eSYx5_8Y

February 1st marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to spotlight the unique lived experiences of Black students in #HigherEd.  This month and always, it's crucial that we continue to work towards racial equity in every facet of higher education. In a post #AffirmativeAction age, narrowing the economic gap for Black students is more important than ever. We can achieve this by centering their unique perspectives and confronting the role that systemic racism plays when assessing the value of a college education. Interested in learning more? Our inaugural research, Race and Economic Mobility (REM) delves into what can and should be done in #HigherEd to invest in Black Students and the institutions they attend. Read #REM here: bit.ly/3vZCvzX

Despite the importance of learning about Black History, it is often overlooked or underrepresented in education. In many schools, #BlackHistory is only briefly touched upon, if at all, outside of #BlackHistoryMonth. See how 306 can impact your classroom year-round: https://bit.ly/3RNOgRi

To celebrate #HigherEducationDay, we're shining a light on the profound impact Black educators can have on the future of our youth. 🍎 Research shows that Black students who had one Black teacher by third grade were 13% more likely to enroll in college. When they experienced two Black teachers by that age, the likelihood of college enrollment skyrocketed to 32%. 🎓 #RepresentationMatters #NationalHigherEducationDay

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!   Usually I’m not vocal about this month because it can be awkward, but it’s important that we share the history in a world that is trying to erase the wonderful history of the people who built it.   Now I am no writer or journalist, so I encourage you to take a moment to explore these stories firsthand. Look them up yourself and delve into the narratives and individuals that I'll be discussing throughout this month.   Morrill Hall Takeover -   After the murder of Martin Luther King Jr, students at the University of Minnesota engaged in a series of negotiations with Malcolm Moos, president of the university. They were requesting support of the scholarship funding, supportive student services, and the birth of the African American Studies department. After failure to get any movement on these negotiations, the students decided to take matters into their own hands. In January 1969, a group of about 70 Black students at the University of Minnesota engaged in a 24 hour, nonviolent protest to demand the university to create an environment more inclusive to Black students. They demanded the following:   - Establish at least 200 full scholarships for Black Minnesota high school students - Full consideration of proposal to eliminate tuition for underprivileged Black high school students - Establish guidance counselors and recruitment agencies geared towards the needs of Black students - Create a board to review polices of Athletic Department towards Black athletes - Serious consideration of naming new West Bank library after Martian Luther King Jr. - Representation of Black students in all major university policy determining groups - Reform education at university to reflect the contributions of Black people After the 24 hour protest, the university established the department of Afro-American studies which was amongst the first in the nation. Ain't it crazy what group of people can do? #blackhistorymonth #strongertogether #webeforeme #blackexcellence

In order to truly understand and address the historical mistreatment of Black individuals in education, we need to dive into learning and taking action. From the era of segregated schools to the disproportionate disciplinary practices faced by Black students today, the impact of systemic racism persists. Taking action can start simply in your own sphere of influence. This might involve:  ✔️ initiating discussions about Black history and racial justice within classrooms, workplaces, or community spaces, ✔️ supporting Black-led educational initiatives, volunteering with organizations dedicated to educational equity, or ✔️ amplifying the voices of Black educators and activists But first, do YOUR WORK. The journey towards implementing Black history in education is multifaceted and ongoing. It requires a collective commitment to confronting uncomfortable truths, challenging entrenched systems of oppression, and advocating for transformative change. What resources do you find most helpful for educating yourself and others about Black history and racial justice? #schoolleaders #edleadership #whenbrowngirlslead 

As we approach #BlackHistoryMonth, it is imperative that we read the words and thoughts of the #Founder of “Negro History Week”, the precursor to “Black History Month”…Dr. Carter G. Woodson. “The Miseducation of the Negro” was published in 1933, almost 100 years from today and the topic of how to adequately educate Black children is still being debated. Why? If we critically analyze the role and function of the public school system/curriculum, Dr. Woodson claims that schools are being leveraged to #indoctrinate Black students opposed to #educate. ✅ It is our opinion that the curriculum and the content that is put forth (even in majority Black school districts) centers white history, white heroes, white superiority and directly and indirectly perpetuates Black inferiority. ✅ It is our opinion that the curriculum and content that is put forth in the majority of schools is not intended to lead Black children toward #power and #sovereignty but is in fact designed for Black children to remain in the working and/or proletariat classes, to keep capitalism and America’s racial caste system, afloat. For example…if we see a push for STEM in the second decade of the 2000’s, it is because the opportunity to significantly capitalize on the tech industry (as founders and owners) has been significantly reduced and now there is a high demand for employees (to help make those founders & their families wealthy). ✅ It is our opinion, that the behavioral challenges we see in public schools are in fact, forms of resistance, to a system that does not and has not adequately served our communities. ✅ It is our opinion, that after generations of #miseducation, the Black teachers/educators/administrators/curriculum writers/parents/leaders are also in need of being properly educated on the matters mentioned above. ✅ Therefore, as Black Studies and culturally relevant curriculum enters into the mainstream of education, independent, Black institutions (with a demonstrated track record of Black scholarship and a critical analysis on the redistribution of power) should be in control of the entire supply chain around Black Studies…not the government sponsored LEAs.

During #BlackHistoryMonth, we recognize our collective journey of learning and unlearning, striving for a more equitable society. Empowering our children with Black history fosters a broader understanding of our shared past, contributing to the creation of an inclusive and just society.   Teaching children about Black history promotes empathy, dispels stereotypes, and cultivates a generation that values diversity. Here are some tips for caregivers to raise awareness of Black History in their children. #EveryChildMatters #InclusiveEducation #EquityInLearning

How can you just completely take Black History out of the school curriculum, especially a public school? How can you teach any history without teaching about Black History?