FIA Talks: A-G Chat with Mar’Quis Evans of Energy Converters Greetings Families in Action Community, Our second podcast episode is out now! FIA Talks is an opportunity for our youth, parents, teachers, and community to voice their opinions on current issues or important topics. Our second podcast was streamed on April 8, 2022, and it featured Mar’Quis…
School Talk
EdSource: to Fix Our Education Crisis, Let’s Focus on Educating
This post was originally published on EdSource on February 17th but remains relevant. By Arun RamanathanPUBLISHED: February 17, 2022.There’s been a lot of coverage of people leaving California because of high taxes, house prices, crime. You name it. But if you’re a parent of a student of color, there’s another reason to leave. Our education system can’t…
Black Teacher Project: Institute Opportunities
Black Teacher Leadership & Sustainability Institute | Thursdays |May 5 – May 26 | 2:30 – 5:30 pm PT As participants in our Black Teacher Leadership and Sustainability Institute (BTLSI), Black teachers and educators will deepen commitment and agency in their work while developing strategies for leadership and sustainability. Attendees will virtually receive caring guidance and…
Reflections from the 2022 EdLoc National Convening.
by Coron Brinson I arrived in Houston, Texas on Tuesday afternoon on April 6th at William P. Hobby Airport. It’s my first time in this city though I’m no stranger to other parts of the state like Dallas. Of course, for those who know me, I was rocking my Atlanta Braves gear because my hometown’s…
A rising college student’s perspective on affirmative action.
The Supreme Court is set to hear two cases on affirmative action this fall. A high school senior here in Oakland reflects.