1/4 "For years Black communities have fought for curriculum aligned to the humanity of the Black community and for Black teachers to be at the forefront of leadership - both in classrooms, schools, and districts…
2/4 …From Caroline LeCount in the 1800s to Black students in 1967 Philadelphia, the work and the resistance has centered Black curriculum and Black teachers. When a teacher corps reflects its students, achievement and opportunity gaps shrink…
3/4 Research indicates that having at least one Black teacher early on reduces a Black student’s likelihood of dropping out of school by up to 39%. And when Black students have two Black elementary school teachers, they are 32% more likely to go to college.
4/4 ALL students benefit from and deserve more Black educators. Our work at the @CenterBlackEd – build a national Black Teacher Pipeline – calls us to support @BLMAtSchool Week of Action." – NTC Equity Commissioner @selmekki #NTC4BlackLives #BlackTeachersMatter

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