Hey Reader, Have you seen the viral TikTok video of the teacher speaking on the grade level of his students (click here to see the video)? It has caused quite a debate. The gaps in learning we are seeing aren't new. However, the pandemic has undoubtedly put the magnifying glass up to these preexisting inequities. This has raised the question: who is to blame? Cue the constant finger-pointing. The parents blame the teachers. The teachers blame the parents and administration. The administration...
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Hey Reader, If you've ever planned an event or party, you know the pressure of ensuring everything is in place. You mull over details: Are the decorations in place? Are there enough accomodations for everyone? The process can be nerve-racking. Underneath all the emotions is this truth - how I plan for my guests communicates something about their value in my life. I am feeling all of those emotions planning for the arrival of my staff and students this year. I want to communicate that I...
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Website Work With Me YouTube Blog Services Hey Reader, This is the time of year when walking into Target might be triggering for us. The Back To School displays are up. Some of us have even started already. π€― As I talk to educators, one of our biggest concerns is dealing with our students' behaviors. It's not a secret - the behaviors are out of control. It's beyond time that we remove ourselves from education's failed experiment with punitive discipline. To do so, we're delving into the core...
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Website Work With Me YouTube Blog Services Hey Reader, It's almost like we blinked; another school year is upon us. As we stand on the threshold of a new school year, I'm choosing to hope for a transformative change in education. Freedom dream with me: what are the two things you desire for yourself and your school community? For us to witness the transformation as educators, we have to unplug ourselves from the matrix of punitive measures as a means of instruction. Fear once considered a...
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Website Work With Me Free Workshop YouTube Blog Services Hey Reader, We are in the thick of summer vacation. β±οΈ I remember counting down the days to the end of the year, wondering if we would ever get there. The demands from the central office plus the behaviors of students made the end of my school year seem like a mirage that would never arrive. As hard as it is to hear, I see with love summer will inevitably come to an end. It's crucial to take this time to rejuvenate and prepare for the...
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Website Work With Me Free Workshop YouTube Blog Services Hey Reader, A story is told about a child sitting and playing on the floor. His mother is in her chair, weaving together a tapestry. The child looks up, confused at what his mother is doing. Seeing the confused look on her sonβs face, the mother invites the son to take a seat in the chair next to her. She knew that changing the perspective of where the son looked would change the picture. When you look from below a tapestry, the...
over 1 year agoΒ β’Β 7 min read
Website Work With Me Free Workshop YouTube Blog Services Hey Community, New look, who dis? π First, thank you for rocking with me. Your support and engagement in this community we are building is paramount! Be on the lookout for this newsletter hitting your inboxes every two weeks! π¬ π§ If you follow my content, you know I have been sharing much on social justice education. I recently shared a post that faced some backlash from trolls. π§ It's a subject that often faces objections and...
over 1 year agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Building Disruptive Educators New Blog Post Hey Community, As I've watched the events in Tennessee play out within their legislature, I couldn't help but see the object lesson embedded for educators everywhere. Rep. Justin Jones and Rep. Justin Pearson were expelled much like the Black and Brown students within our schools. Will you create the justice you celebrate? Read my latest blog post. Let's keep pushing. Yours In Liberation, Bobby Rep. Justin Jones (left) and Rep. Justin Pearson were...
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