Black Teacher Matters
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Abdel Shakur is a writer and teacher concerned with telling the stories of Black teachers. A Catalyst Chicago Classroom Story Slam winner and 14 year veteran in the classroom, Abdel and his guests reflect on an essential question: Why are Black teachers so important to the lives of children?
Black Teacher Matters
3w ago
The story of why I'm leaving Evanston Township High School and moving to Maryland to teach seventh grade. I also talk to one of my oldest homies, Douglas Cobb, about how Berkeley High School helped make him be the counselor and teacher he is today ..read more
Black Teacher Matters
2M ago
"I refer to the bee as a small farmer...he's a worker!"
Dr. Ali talks on how he copes with invasive bees, birds, and squirrels come into his spaces.
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Black Teacher Matters
2M ago
It's rare that I meet anyone with my name, even more rare when it's a little kid that can hoop and talks a ton of trash. He wasn't as impressed. Excerpt from Episode
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Black Teacher Matters
3M ago
Lacey Robinson, CEO of UnboundEd, talks about how she didn't let her fear of bees keep her from helping her students explore their curiosity. And how teachable moments are a part of an educator's journey. Excerpt from Episode 14
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Black Teacher Matters
3M ago
Justin Fields gets a coach who won't allow comfort to get in the way of teaching.
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Black Teacher Matters
4M ago
"The kids know when something's wrong with you!" Sunni Ali talks about about the importance of listening and being authentic with students.
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Black Teacher Matters
4M ago
When we have problems with people, we tend to see fuel as a solution, but I fly farthest when I reduce friction.
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Black Teacher Matters
5M ago
"How do we encounter the wildnesses that enter our space?" Steven Speight talks about helping students deal with both literal and figurative bees that enter his classroom community. Excerpt from Episode 13.
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Black Teacher Matters
5M ago
How do you get over an addiction to correction in order to create space for students to actually be their best selves?
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Black Teacher Matters
6M ago
How do you get a class full of nervous teenagers to write poems and share said poems with the entire class? Also, the brilliant Kristen Gentry, takes some time to talk about her amazing short story collection, Mama Said, and share her teaching wisdom.
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