Read Will Bunch's Opinion piece in today's paper. Spot on
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Americans told to watch what we say about ‘free speech icon’ Charlie Kirk Professors, teachers, journalists and others get canceled for what they said about right-wing free speech advocate Charlie Kirk.

It was weirdly fitting that the Charlie Kirk murder blended into the 9/11 anniversary as once again Americans were told to “watch what they say”

The hypocritical censorship around a “free speech hero.” My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...

Tweet from Greg Abbott: This is what happened to the person who was mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Texas Tech. FAFO

Tweet from Greg Abbott: I just signed a law protecting free speech on college campuses.

A totally serious commitment and not at all extended in only one direction.

Yes, bears can invade your Pennsylvania campsite. Ask me how I know. To stay safe from bears, there are several common-sense guidelines. I did not follow them.

I did not follow #bear protocols on my trip to Ricketts Glen State Park. We paid the price. Click on link to read my @inquirer.com story abouty family’s night of chaos.

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Opinion | At Times Like These, My Advice: Take a Hike!

At Times Like These, My Advice: Take a Hike! www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/o...

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!

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Wow! Thats exactly what one of my elementary school teachers from #NidhamuSasa would ask e’ry time I posted something in FB lamenting about the state of the world…”Sharif, so my question is, what’re you gonna do about it?!” But it always didn’t seem like a query more of a command. ❤️✊🏾

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Thank you, Liz! We appreciate you! Being in community is & has always been the best thing going! @centerblacked.bsky.social

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.

Last day of #teacherappreciationweek so shout out to all the Black teachers. And special love to @selmekki.bsky.social who has dedicated his all to ensuring Black folks become teachers. He wrote this for @wordinblacknews.bsky.social about how to fight for schools wordinblack.com/2025/05/5-th...

Why We Must Act: A Letter from @selmekki.bsky.social: thecenterblacked.org/why-we-must-...

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Knitting, cheerleading, fishing: This is what a cellphone ban looks like in one school district “No cellphones” is the message that students get in the Spokane, Washington, school district, where the devices are banned. But the district has also invested in extracurriculars to engage students “i...

Knitting, cheerleading, fishing: This is what a cellphone ban looks like in one school district hechingerreport.org/knitting-che...

Ronald and Donald: Reagan Celebrated Black Educators, Trump is Attacking Them El-Mekki: The divergence between these two GOP presidents highlights how far half of the body politic has moved in just under four decades.

Ronald and Donald: Reagan Celebrated Black Educators, Trump is Attacking Them www.the74million.org/article/rona...

Pennsylvania's new teacher of the year aimed to be a representative for Black educators Leon Smith grew up around educators. His mom was a teacher and administrator in the School District of Philadelphia for 50 years.

Congrats to Haverford High School social studies teacher Leon Smith on winning the 2025 PA Teacher of the Year title! He shared his story with The Philadelphia Tribune and hopes to encourage more future Black educators to join the profession. www.phillytrib.com/news/state_a...

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Resources - CBED Website

Get to know everything the Center for Black Educator Development does to help rebuild the National #BlackTeacherPipeline. Check out our new annual report to see everything we’ve accomplished this year: thecenterblacked.org/resources/

#WeNeedBlackTeachers | Bonfire Support the revolutionary act of being a Black educator through this design.. Although 15% of U.S. public school students identify as Black, Black teachers account for...

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A graph shows that in 2019, the Center reached 1,081 people, but in 2024, it reached 12,106.

The Center continues to grow through its many programs to rebuild the national #BlackTeacherPipeline.

Let's celebrate Ujamaa, the #Kwanzaa principle emphasizing collective effort & mutual support. Invest in the Center to help uplift & empower Black educators: secure.actblue.com/donate/cbed-...

A screen capture of an article in NJ Education Report titled "Football Player-Turned-Educator Sets Goal to Help Retain Black Teachers"

#FutureBlackTeacher Quashon Mayes shares his path from football star to the classroom in NJ Education Report: njedreport.com/football-pla...

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In an alarming trend, teacher diversity is slowing A report outlines a decline in teacher diversity and offers a new tool to give education leaders data needed to increase teacher diversity.

More motivation to do the work: A new report from
NCTQ shows bationally, the diversity of the teacher workforce is growing at a slower pace than the diversity of college educated adults. Read the details in school News: www.eschoolnews.com/educational-...

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Reimagining education: To bring more Black educators into our schools, let’s focus on the prerequisites for recruitment Sharif El-Mekki is a former principal and the founder of the Center for Black Educator Development in Philadelphia, PA. This is part of our series on reimagining education. I was a principal at…

"It would make a transformative impact for our students to have more teachers of color, and it’s on us to realize this better future."

Read on for insights from leader Sharif El-Mekki of @centerblacked.bsky.social

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YouTube video by Pa. House Video Schweyer: Ed Talks with Sharif-El Mekki

Check out my new series of Ed Talks! I'll be highlighting the amazing work of educators across the state and discussing new ideas to improve all aspects of education. Today, I'm joined by Sharif-El Mekki from the @centerblacked.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb5p...

Check out the new Know Your Rights Camp podcast episode, “Why Black Teachers Can Be Key To Collective Liberation” featuring Ismael Jimenez and the Center’s very own Founder/CEO, Sharif El-Mekki.

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Teaching an Accurate and Honest History Could Make America Great Only highlighting America’s triumphs isn’t patriotic. To truly love a country, we must see it and know US history for what it truly is

Check out this inspiring new blog from @selmekki.bsky.social & @centerblacked.bsky.social to explore why only highlighting America’s triumphs isn’t patriotic. Thank you for writing this powerful piece on what it means to teach honest history. edtru.st/41ocTbM #CantBeErased

National Parents Union - Our Kids. Our Voice.

With the most recent attacks & unprecedented layoffs at the U.S. Dept of Ed, we encourage all parents, guardians & caregivers to join the National Parents Union (NPU). Advocate and activate for #children, #families and communities: nationalparentsunion.org.

Your voice matters!

Promotional poster for the "AI Leadership Catalyst" program by the Center for Black Educator Development and Latinos for Education. The poster features a call to participate in community-centered virtual sessions to empower pre-K-12 education, emphasizing the use of AI in transforming teaching and learning skills. The application deadline is March 23, 2025, with the Generation AI and Iste+ascd logos at the bottom.

📅 Apply by March 23 to the AI in Education Leadership Catalyst! A 5-week program for PK-12 leaders to harness AI in learning.
🗓️ Virtual: April 16-May 14
🎓 Perks: ASCD+ISTE membership, digital credential & more!
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