The Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children’s Post

LITERACY IS A HUMAN RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE. I'm proud of Landmark's participation in this important conference - https://lnkd.in/eQFD_H3Y #Dyslexia #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth

Systemic Barriers to Literacy It's crucial to address the reading struggles of our children, especially our Black children, who often face systemic barriers to literacy. Silence or inaction can perpetuate the gap and hinder their future opportunities. Now is the time to: 1. Acknowledge the issue and its root causes 2. Provide targeted support and resources 3. Foster a love for reading and learning 4. Address systemic inequalities in education 5. Empower parents, educators, and communities to advocate for change By speaking out and taking action, we can help ensure our Black children receive the literacy support they deserve and thrive in school and beyond. Some potential solutions include: 1. Culturally responsive teaching practices 2. Diverse and inclusive reading materials 3. Early intervention and reading support programs 4. Community-based literacy initiatives 5. Policy reforms addressing systemic inequalities Let's work together to create a more equitable and literate future for all our children!

Strong Black Women in Education: Building Community Through Connection In this powerful story, I share an experience that transformed how we address student conflicts by bringing families together for meaningful conversations. Watch how two families, initially divided by a series of fights, found unity and strength through a family group conference that went beyond discipline and into community building. This isn’t just about resolving conflict—it's about creating a space where students and their families can connect on a deeper level. Strong relationships in education can lead to transformational change, not just for the students, but for the entire community. Let’s rethink how we approach discipline and connection in schools. Watch the full video to learn how you can create these moments of empowerment on your campus.

Let's dive into a nuanced discussion on special education and representation in schools! Constance Lindsay unpacks the complexities of racial representation in special education services in our latest episode of Conscious Pathways. In exploring this topic, Dr. Lindsay highlights the ongoing debate in special education literature about whether Black students are overrepresented or underrepresented. This discussion underscores the importance of cultural awareness and understanding within the teaching profession. Join us in exploring the impact of cultural mismatches and the need for inclusive practices in education. How can we ensure that all students receive the services they need while addressing these complex dynamics? Tune in to this weeks episode of Conscious Pathways for more insights! Link in the comments to listen. Let's deepen our understanding together! #SpecialEducation #RepresentationMatters #CulturalAwareness #InclusiveEducation #ConsciousPathways #EducationDiscussion. #BlackStudents #SpecialEducationDebate #CulturalMismatch #EducationalInequality #RacialDisparities #InclusiveEducation #EquityInLearning #EducationSystemIssues #DataDrivenInsights #EducationalChallenges

In the spirit of #teacherappreciationweek - More evidence that #Blackteachersmatter!! Never forget this. More #Black and other minoritized #teachers truly matter. We know this from looking at #White #students and White teachers!!!! Thanks Diverse: Issues In Higher Education & @jamalwatson https://lnkd.in/gbSxSzNr

Have you ever wondered about the profound impact race plays in our children’s education? Or maybe you’ve experienced firsthand the challenges and barriers it can create. This excerpt from our latest blog post delves into this crucial topic: Research conducted by the Coalition for Alternatives to Streaming in Education in Ontario schools found that “Black, Indigenous, racialized, low-income, and special needs students are significantly more likely to be placed into applied or locally developed classes which lead to worse learning outcomes and postsecondary options than those of their academic peers.” There have been recent shifts in addressing some of the structural barriers created by streaming in Ontario schools. However, there is still much more work to be done to challenge systemic racism in our education systems and create barrier-free and just learning environments for our youth. Click here to check out the full blog post to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8TbuYng Roots to Routes Academy supports racialized families in navigating this education system, so you don’t have to do it alone. Join their upcoming webinar, 'Empowering Black Youth: Navigating High School’ on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:30pm EST to receive essential guidance on navigating high school education. Gain insights into tools like myBlueprint, understand how ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) impacts our Black students, and learn proactive strategies to support and advocate for your child, including de-escalating disciplinary actions. Learn more about Roots to Routes Academy on their website:https://lnkd.in/gntM5irF Register to secure your spot now! https://harmony.ca/events/ 

New APA Div15 briefs @ https://lnkd.in/e34CdxXu #EducationPracticeBrief: The Division 15 Practice Committee is excited to announce a new practice brief: "Centering Black Adolescent Girls’ Voices: Strategies to Prevent Disproportionate Discipline." This is a two-part brief written by Dr. Aisha N. Griffith, Jean K. Sack, Justyce Harris, So Jung Lee, and Bradley Crimmins. Positive youth-adult relationships are critical in schools, yet staff commonly interact negatively with Black girls in ways that promote disproportionate discipline. Informed by a project centering the voices of Black adolescent girls, this 2-part series of briefs discusses what girls experience day-to-day with school adults in their own words and provides research-informed suggestions to positively transform these relationships. Part 1 zooms in on the role of adults working directly with Black girls in secondary schools. Part 2 underscores how educational leaders of secondary schools and districts are critical in establishing structures that support equitable learning experiences and foster positive youth-adult interactions for Black adolescent girls. Together the briefs point to how school adults interact in ways that can ultimately support or hinder Black girls’ positive identity development during adolescence.

Finding the right accommodations is a crucial step toward academic empowerment. Every journey in securing support is unique, especially for our Black autistic scholars. How have you navigated the world of academic accommodations? Your shared experiences not only uplift but could pave the way for others seeking similar paths. Let's create a supportive network right here by sharing our stories. #AutisticStudents #CollegeAccommodations #SupportInEducation #AutismAwareness

My latest research delves into the contrasting understandings of the special education placement process between educators and Black students in Quebec. Using a Disability Critical Race Studies Counter-Narrative (DCCN) framework, the analysis of the results reveals a significant gap between educator and student perspectives - often leading to adverse experiences for students. 📚✨This research underscores the need to enhance educators’ knowledge of diverse learners to improve professional practices and offer appropriate support to Black students and families in their educational trajectories 🛣️ https://lnkd.in/eicuRUGX #EducationalResearch #SpecialEducation #BlackCanadianResearch #Diversity #InclusiveEducation #Equity

Recently, I got a chance to connect with educators who've been fired from their schools due to censorship laws across the country. It was harrowing, but also unsurprising. For years, I've been warning people about the plethora of instances across the country - even in places you consider safe - where teachers who evoked notions of racial justice, equity, and compassion in their lessons were suspended, ostracized, or fired. What these laws have done is essentially put on paper that which was already happening, and accelerated the deprofessionalization of teaching. But, as the adage goes: what is legal is not necessarily just. This doesn't exempt those of us who teach STEM topics, either. For instance, the same scientist who developed almanacs (Benjamin Banneker) also rebuked Thomas Jefferson's theories about slavery and Black people. The person to whom we attribute algebra and higher levels of math (al-Khwarizmi) comes from a region of the world where America's history books conveniently minimize. Black women and other people of color made major contributions to many of our major scientific advancements over the last century. None of these historical facts should require a permission slip to be taught in class, but here we are. Whether through my 15 years in the classroom or my work at EduColor, I saw how even our embodied histories made us susceptible to silencing. We're not "professional" for bringing up topics that provide connective tissue for our students and communities. But this is also an opportunity. For people who speak up, this is an excellent time to redefine our work, our stances, and our ways of moving the work forward. Retreating in the face of everything going on is not a viable option for all of us. Want to recruit and retain more teachers? Good trouble is the antidote. I hope you'll join us in this movement. (cardboard cut-out c/o The African American Policy Forum, SXSW EDU 2024) #educolor #education #diversityequityinclusion