Stand for Children’s Post

Dr. Bettina Love and host Chris Stewart dive deep into the systemic issues plaguing the education system and the impact on Black children. Dr. Love shares insights from her new book, "Punished for Dreaming," discussing how past and present school reform efforts have fallen short and detailing her framework for meaningful change. Key takeaways include the importance of acknowledging historical wrongs in education, the case for reparations as a step towards educational equity, and the potential for community-driven solutions to enact real change. Join us for this critical conversation on how to build a more just and inclusive educational future for our children. Dr. Love outlines her vision for an educational overhaul, the significance of culturally competent teaching, and the power of community engagement in crafting education systems that uplift Black children. Chris and Dr. Love debate various aspects of education reform while agreeing on the need for a fundamental rethinking of education to ensure justice and equity for all students. https://lnkd.in/eYRr8dz3

Dr. Bettina Love and host Chris Stewart dive deep into the systemic issues plaguing the education system and the impact on Black children. Dr. Love shares insights from her new book, "Punished for Dreaming," discussing how past and present school reform efforts have fallen short and detailing her framework for meaningful change. Key takeaways include the importance of acknowledging historical wrongs in education, the case for reparations as a step towards educational equity, and the potential for community-driven solutions to enact real change. Join us for this critical conversation on how to build a more just and inclusive educational future for our children. Dr. Love outlines her vision for an educational overhaul, the significance of culturally competent teaching, and the power of community engagement in crafting education systems that uplift Black children. Chris and Dr. Love debate various aspects of education reform while agreeing on the need for a fundamental rethinking of education to ensure justice and equity for all students. https://lnkd.in/e3QCwEYd

It's back-to-school season! Our newest blog post explores William Robert Valentine, a leading educator in the early 20th century, respected for his successful implementation of a combined classical and vocational curriculum for Black students in segregated schools. To learn more about William Robert Valentine, click the link here: https://lnkd.in/e_cEJ3H6

“Black scholars SHOULD be running schools! Our HBCUs SHOULD be running schools!” - @citizenstewart Education enthusiasts, assemble! @citizenstewart and @blovesoulpower are back, and this time they’re dropping knowledge bombs about HBCUs and educational equity! The issue? Black scholars and HBCUs deserve a bigger seat at the education table. We need to reimagine education for Black students and teachers, and these institutions can be the key! Imagine lab schools like Chicago’s for white kids, but designed specifically for Black students and teachers! HBCUs are brimming with talent and expertise, waiting to be unleashed! Black educators shaping the next generation of Black leaders. Curriculum that reflects the richness of Black culture and history. This isn’t just a dream, it’s a necessity! Let’s amplify Black voices in education! Let’s harness the power of HBCUs and create learning spaces that nurture, empower, and celebrate Black brilliance! #BlackBrillianceAtTheBlackboard #HBCUsLeadTheWay #ReimagineEducation #BlackTeachersBlackLeaders #LabSchoolsForBlackExcellence #EquityInTheClassroom #ChrisAndCoryDroppingTruth #AmplifyBlackVoices #HBCURevolution #EducationForAll https://lnkd.in/e_sSVpjc

We need to get real about the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision. Lifting up the the triumphs of Black educators, the strategies from our legacy trailblazers across communities of color, and our collective healing, we honor the decision during the 70th anniversary. What do we need to do now for education equity, and how can we do that as a collective? Join us for a 3-part webinar series to understand intergenerational and intercultural wisdom, and get candid about policy progressions and regressions 70 years later. Together, we can mark a healing path forward. Register at bit.ly/WhatNowWebinar1 #BrownvBoard #RacialJustice #EducationEquity #Education #PolicyChange #Webinar #SocialJustice

Check out our newest report done with UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools - Love is the Foundation for Life: Schott Report on Black Males in Public Education

Our Executive Vice President of Strategy, Duanecia Evans Clark, recently testified in support of H.B. 5436 and SB 380, highlighting the urgent need for reform in educator certifications and school discipline. We're pushing for teacher certification processes that prioritize recruiting and retaining diverse educators, as well as fair and developmentally appropriate discipline policies. Our goal is to ensure that schools are equipped with culturally competent teaching staff who can implement these policies effectively. With most districts in the state having less than 5% educators of color despite a student body that is over half students of color, it's clear that change is needed. Research shows that all students benefit from learning from Black teachers during their elementary education. At FaithActs, we're actively using our voices to advocate for meaningful change in Connecticut's education system. By advocating for these bills, we aim to improve education outcomes for children in Connecticut. Visit https://bit.ly/49XMh4z to read more about our recent testimony.

Check out the Berkeley Review of Education! My new article is included in the new Volume 13,  Issue 1. At the link: "Framing of Black and Latinx School Closure in Redeveloping Hartford, Connecticut" by R. Cotto https://lnkd.in/eK7wSRVS

In this report, we expose the systemic exclusion of Black & Latino students from the most selective public colleges & universities in the U.S. that persists to this day. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gBXj5w6 #EndCollegeSegregation