by blackeducatorsmatter.chi | May 29, 2024 | Project 500 Season 2
“Ms. Stampley was my inspiration…” Barbara Bennett Reading Interventionist, Pre K, K, 1st – 3rd “I had the best teachers.” This week we are joined by Ms. Barbara Bennett, a dedicated reading interventionist with a background in Pre-K – 3....
by blackeducatorsmatter.chi | May 22, 2024 | Project 500 Season 2
“I’m overjoyed that our kids now have these opportunities.” Wil Page Climate Justice 6th Grade Math/Science “It was joyful,” says Wil Page, reflecting on his journey as a 6th-grade science teacher with 16 years of experience. Growing up in Los Angeles, he...
by blackeducatorsmatter.chi | May 8, 2024 | Project 500 Season 2
“This is our Selma Bridge.” Dr. Qiana O’Leary Dr. Qiana O’Leary | Choose You! http://www.minty-es.com “A glorious, glorious journey.” #Shoutout to the storytellers. This week, we sit with Dr. Qiana O’Leary, CEO, Founder, and Owner of Minty...
by blackeducatorsmatter.chi | May 1, 2024 | Project 500 Season 2
Dante Plush Director of Youth Engagement, Comedian IG: @DanteFlush “We need to address these educational barriers that are stopping our kids outside of school from getting a good education inside of school.” “What is there to be scared of?” Dante Flush, Director of...
by blackeducatorsmatter.chi | Apr 24, 2024 | Project 500 Season 2
“We aren’t looking for allies… we are looking for co-conspirators…” Cecily My-art Cruz 6th and 7th English Teacher, President, United Teachers Los Angeles Cecily Myart-Cruz “All I knew was Black educators showing us Black excellence on a daily basis.” In this episode,...
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