The Center for Black Educator Development

Promotional poster with text "Let everyone know you're attending!" against a purple background, with the logo for BMEC Convening displayed at the bottom.

We cannot wait to see everyone in November at the Black Men in Education Convening. Did you snag a ticket before it sold out?

Let everyone know! Use our “I’m attending #BMEC2025” digital toolkit to share with your networks: https://bmecattendees.my.canva.site/

Last year, Mayor Cherelle Parker of Philadelphia shared testimony on the power of Black men leading classrooms at #BMEC2024.

We know that ALL students benefit from Black leaders in the classroom, especially our young Black and brown kids.

🎥 @edupost.bsky.social

#BMEC2025

Promotional poster for the sold-out 2025 Black Media Educators Conference in Philadelphia, featuring a joyful crowd celebrating. Text overlay includes the event dates and a thank you message, with an option to join the waitlist.

Thanks to your support, we have sold out the Black Men in Education Convening for the 8th STRAIGHT YEAR!

Sign up for the waitlist in case an attendee can not join us: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6AGmXQcdUHEmhT8JWuY8CdbiIAxId7dwcS4e-zznYXCIFag/viewform

Promotional poster for the Black Media Conference 2025 featuring Lupe Fiasco as a speaker. He is wearing a green hoodie and glasses, standing against a purple-lit background. Event details include Philadelphia, PA, November 20-22, 2025.

We are thrilled to announce Grammy Award-winning rapper, songwriter, producer, and visionary @lupefiasco.bsky.social will join us during this year's #BMEC2025!

The Black Men in Education Convening will take place in Philadelphia from November 20 to 22, 2025: http://thecenterblacked.org/bmec

An informational graphic dated September 12, 2025. It features a quote: "The Center for Black Educator Development stands firm against these institutions of violence and rejects any form of HBCUs against these institutions that are meant to forward Black student progress." The quote is attributed to Sharif El-Mekki, founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development. The logo of the Center for Black Educator Development is displayed at the bottom.

In the wake of "Terroristic threats" against HBCUs across the country, CBED's CEO, Sharif El-Mekki, issued a statement in support of the schools: https://thecenterblacked.org/the-center-for-black-educator-development-stands-firm-with-hbcus-in-the-wake-of-terroristic-threats/

Poster titled 'Welcome Back, Teachers' by the Center for Black Educator Development, featuring an adult and a child in a classroom setting, with the adult sitting at a desk and the child raising a hand.

Welcome back to school, teachers.

We celebrate YOU - the teachers who bring joy, build community, and create transformative learning experiences every single day!

#WeNeedBlackTeachers #BlacktoSchool #TeacherAppreciation

They were joined by special guest panelist William Stanford Davis, aka Abbott Elementary's “Mr. Johnson”, Dr. Tony Watlington, @centerblacked.bsky.social's Sharif El-Mekki, and FathersRead365's Brent Johnstone. @kywnewsradio.bsky.social's Racquel Williams hosted. #MenintheClassroom

Thank you! It was a fantastic and important conversation.

Thank you to our partners Read to Succeed and @centerblacked.bsky.social for helping us host the important Men in the Classroom discussion! Visit our website to watch or listen to the full conversation. #MenintheClassroom www.senatorhughes.com/importance-o...

The Whitewashing Of Black History Is Happening In Real Time — And We Can’t Wait For Schools To Fix It [Op-Ed] In Florida and beyond, state curricula are whitewashing Black history. Here’s why parents and communities must fill the gap — and how to do it at home.

The Whitewashing Of Black History Is Happening In Real Time — And We Can’t Wait For Schools To Fix It in MadameNoir. Representation in curriculum matters: madamenoire.com/1446299/scho...

AI in Education Leadership Catalyst

It is the last day to apply for priority consideration for the next
@centerblacked.bsky.social
& Latinos for Education AI in Education Leadership Catalyst cohort.

Transform how you lead through technological change while centering equity & human values.
Apply now: www.tfaforms.com/5184371

People in a room with a Center for Black Educator Development sign and “Duckrey” on a wall.

It’s #FreedomSchoolsLiteracyAcademy Community Day - we love sharing this special program where we combine culture, literacy skills, mentoring and apprenticeship!

We Need Black Teachers - CBED Website BLACK TEACHERS FIGHT RACISM THROUGH EDUCATION. The number of Black teachers in the U.S. public school system needs to grow by 280,000 to be proportionate to the number of Black public school students.

The @karenhunter.bsky.social show welcomes CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development : Sharif El-Mekki!

www.weneedblackteachers.org

@centerblacked.bsky.social @selmekki.bsky.social #KarenRebels

Promotional image for an online event titled 'Homeroom with Education Leaders: The BARR Model: Leveraging Existing Resources to Promote Student Success' to be held on Wednesday, June 18. The event, organized by the Hunt Institute in partnership with BARR Center, features the following speakers: Dr. Jalil Hart, K-12 Director at the Hunt Institute; Angela Jerabek, Executive Director of BARR Center; Dr. Shannon Mortrud, High School Assistant Principal; Kirsten Baesler, Superintendent of Public Instruction of North Dakota Department of Education. Event time is at 2 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. PT.

WEBINAR this afternoon at 2pm ET: Join the @huntinstitute.bsky.social and the BARR Center for a conversation about supporting students academically and non-academically to meaningfully disrupt the reproductive nature of traditional school models: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Promotional poster for the Center for Black Educator Development 2025 Summer Program, titled Freedom Schools Literacy Academy. Includes a 'Register Now!' button and a note that enrollment is extended to Friday, June 13th. The background is vibrant with purple and blue tones.

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Enroll your rising 1st-3rd grade scholar in the Center's 2025 #FreedomSchoolsLiteracyAcademy summer programming. Registration for our Philly locations is extended to June 13th: thecenterblacked.org/fsla-home/fa...

Promotional poster for the Center for Black Educator Development's 2025 BMEC Convening in Philadelphia, announcing a call for proposals with a submission deadline of June 27, 2025.

Get ready, #BMEC2025! Our speaker portal just opened up for proposals! Submit your idea by June 27, 2025. If you're a dynamic speaker with compelling stories, research, or art to share, we invite you to submit a proposal: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#BlackMenInEd #WeNeedBlackTeachers

Black educators at Overbrook Elementary School echo importance of representation in the classroom For many students, it's not just about academics, it's about feeling seen and understood.

Congrats to Overbrook Elementary School in Philly for a commitment to representation: www.cbsnews.com/amp/philadel...

#WeNeedBlackTeachers

#RadicalWellBeing is not just self-care but a revolutionary act leading to sustainable, equitable classrooms.

The emotional, mental, & physical health of teachers, particularly Black teachers, directly impacts their ability to create transformative, empowering learning environments for students.

Black educators should not have to sacrifice their health and peace for their profession. It’s time we center their well-being.

#ThankABlackTeacher #WeNeedBlackTeachers #RadicalWellBeing

Some of the transformative ways we can change our mindset and focus on radical well-being include:
*Supporting Black teachers means supporting their well-being. Thriving teachers create thriving students.

#ThankABlackTeacher #WeNeedBlackTeachers #RadicalWellBeing

During #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay, we know it's important to consider radical well-being as a form of educational justice.

Let's prioritize the holistic well-being of Black educators in ways that go beyond conventional practices.

#ThankABlackTeacher #WeNeedBlackTeachers #RadicalWellbeing

Promotional image for 'Thank A Black Teacher Day' featuring two photos of individuals wearing branded T-shirts alongside the logo of the Center for Black Educator Development. Text encourages appreciation for Black teachers and highlights their positive impact on students.

Promotional poster for Black Teacher Appreciation Day by the Center for Black Educator Development. The poster includes images of joyful teachers and students in classroom settings, with text stating that only 7% of U.S. teachers identify as Black.

Image promoting Black Teacher Appreciation Day by the Center for Black Educator Development. Features four individuals wearing T-shirts with the text "We Need Black Teachers." The main text states "Black students make up over 15% of the K-12 population." The background includes classroom settings with additional people.

Promotional poster for Black Teacher Appreciation Day, featuring a statistic from the Center for Black Educator Development that states students who have had Black teachers are 38% more likely to feel they belong at school.

Happy #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay! How did a Black teacher change your life? Today is an opportunity to help everyone learn how Black teachers impact the lives of all students. Use #ThankABlackTeacher and share.

Learn why #WeNeedBlackTeachers: thecenterblacked.org/we-need-blac...

Five individuals wearing "We Need Black Teachers" T-shirts pose for a photo during Black Teacher Appreciation Day, hosted by the Center for Black Educator Development.

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek!

Join us to honor & uplift Black educators for #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay, Thursday, May 8th. Let's celebrate, support, & advocate for the mental, emotional, & professional well-being of Black teachers: thecenterblacked.org/we-need-blac...

#WeNeedBlackTeachers

Promotional image featuring an individual with a text overlay 'From Teacher to Principal Aspiring Principals'. The New Leaders logo and URL 'newleaders.org' are visible at the bottom. The individual is smiling, wearing a suit, and holding a digital tablet.

Dreaming of becoming a principal? Earn your master’s degree and principal certification online with the National Aspiring Principals Fellowship®. Plus, scholarships are available for those who qualify!

Start your journey today at: www.fellowship.newleaders.org/landing-pages/cbed-napf

5 Things You Can Do to Support Public Education Today Sharif El-Mekki of the Center for Black Educator Development says protecting schools is everyone’s duty, and he has a roadmap for doing it.

Protecting teachers and schools is everyone’s duty, says Sharif El-Mekki of the Center for Black Educator Development. @centerblacked.bsky.social "Our children are depending on us to show up and to act." #teacherappreciationweek wordinblack.com/2025/05/5-th...

Promotional poster for New Leaders and Center for Development, featuring an individual smiling with text encouraging joining the National Aspiring Principals Fellowship to earn a master’s degree online in educational leadership.

Step into school leadership with the National Aspiring Principals Fellowship®—an online principal certification and master’s degree program designed for full-time teachers.
Scholarships are available for those who qualify!

Learn more: www.fellowship.newleaders.org/landing-pages/cbed-napf

A Philly group that wants to get more Black teachers in classrooms is fighting the Trump administration’s DEI crackdown efforts The U.S. Department of Education said schools must end DEI programs in order to receive federal funding and the Philly-based Center for Black Educator Development joined a lawsuit against that effort.

Catch CBED in the @inquirer.com: A Philly group that wants to get more Black teachers in classrooms is fighting the Trump administration's DEI crackdown efforts: www.inquirer.com/education/bl...

Do not miss your chance to sign your learners up for this summer program in Philly or virtually: thecenterblacked.org/fsla-home/fa...

#FreedomSchoolsLiteracyAcademy

We are keeping track. Thank you!

In case you're trying to go to our website to register for #BMEC2025, you can also go to this link (while @wpengine.com is working on server issues): cbed.regfox.com/2025-black-m...