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I’m excited to share that I have launched the Outspoken podcast with Justin Dent,?an opportunity to talk with education experts we admire like Kaya Henderson and Michael Horn and be unapologetically honest and offer fresh perspectives on education. An intro episode sharing my personal motivation (check out the clip below), along with our first two episodes with Kaya and Michael can be found at?www.outspokenpod.com?or wherever you find your podcasts. I am curious to hear what you think, including about what might be a prescient forecast on Tuesday’s up and down ballet results from Michael Horn.

Reconstruction is excited to share that The Aspen Institute has just announced the founding of the Center for Rising Generations at the Aspen Institute, thanks to a historic $187.5 million grant from the Bezos Family Foundation. Led by national education leader and our founder Kaya Henderson, the Center will take the Institute’s current commitment to young people to the next level with a vision of making civil dialogue, civic engagement, and leadership development an integral part of the journey to adulthood for young people in the United States and around the world. “This unprecedented investment from the Bezos Family Foundation is the largest gift ever made to the Aspen Institute. It will transform our ability to help young people reach their full potential—with all the benefits that brings to society as a whole—and we look forward to establishing new partnerships with all who seek to tap the dreams and talents of our rising generations,” said Dan Porterfield, President and CEO of the Aspen Institute. Learn more about the Center for Rising Generations and the Aspen Institute’s commitment to empowering youth and young adults: https://lnkd.in/eJmYdnxy

Every year on August 9th, the world ?? comes together to celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the rich cultural heritage, unique traditions, and valuable contributions that Indigenous communities bring to our global society. Established by the United Nations in 1994, the day aims to promote and protect the rights of Indigenous peoples worldwide, raising awareness of the issues they face and honoring their resilience. ??? The focus of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2024 is on "Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact." There are around 200 groups of Indigenous Peoples living in voluntary isolation and initial contact, primarily in the remote forests of Bolivia , Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Peru, and Venezuela. These communities choose to live detached from the modern world, maintaining their cultures and languages through a traditional lifestyle of hunting and gathering, which depends heavily on their natural environments. These communities are essential guardians of their forests, and when their rights to land and territory are upheld, their environments thrive. Their survival is crucial not only for environmental conservation but also for preserving cultural and linguistic diversity. ?? Despite their rights to autonomy under the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, these groups face significant threats from the outside world. The expansion of agriculture, mining, tourism, and other industries in their territories leads to deforestation and disrupts their way of life. One of the most critical threats they face from external contact is exposure to diseases, against which they have no immunity, posing a risk of devastating their communities. --- #IndigenousDay #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Indigenousrights #internationaldayofindigenouspeople #IndigenousStrength #culturalHeritage #Native #Tribal #Indigenous #IndigenousCulture #BlackCulture

Last week, our Reconstruction team members Reshonda and Heather traveled to Rhode Island for two days of professional development. Session participants experienced the trainings "Creating a Culturally Relevant Classroom"?and?"Black Boy Joy". Here's what they had to say ? "Facilitators were engaging?and not only had?good information, but?real examples?as well. Time was well spent working on?theory and practice. I left with?tangible materials?that can?immediately be used." -7th grade teacher "I felt at home with Heather and Reshonda! They were bright, lively and really took the time to get to know us in the short amount of time they had with us. They related what they were teaching us to things we were already familiar with. I feel like I left with a whole new perspective on teaching and empowering my students." -7th grade teacher

We are live - where you at? ?? Reconstruction, Dr. K Childs, Dr. Eghosa Obaizamomwan-Hamilton, and Black Educology are discussing BLACK JOY. ??? ?? ?? Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gFVz4YhJ --- #blackeducatorsmatter?#onlinetutoring?#blackbeyondmeasure?#blackhomeschoolers?#blackparenting?#millenialparents?#blackhistorymatters?#blackculturematters?#blackhomeschool365?#blackhomeschooling?#blackhomeschoolingfamilies?#blackhomeschoolmoms?#EdWhys #Education #Literacy #BlackJOY #BlackEducology?#blackhistory365?#blackculture?#blackeducators?#blackeducation?#blackeducatorsrock?#blackandeducated?#blackhomeschoolers?#blackteachers?#blacklove?#blackexcellence

Day 29 of @doctorkchilds 29 Ways and Days to Create Black Joy in Classrooms is "Remix!!! Change It Up!" "Over the years, within Black culture, music is often remade, sampled, or remixed to make songs better, or to put a new touch on it, or to introduce it to a new generation. You better not remake a classic if your talent is not up to par, and remixes are often better than the original song—as they add new tempos, new artists, and new lyrics. Traditionally, Black music genres have evolved and played off each other. Understand that Black culture often does and will change (sometimes quickly). To create a chorus of “joy” it is crucial that we are willing to evolve, learn, adapt, and support new aspects of Black culture that impact students. Keep up and don’t be afraid to change it up!" See the complete list of ways and days in Reconstruction's 2024 Juneteenth Celebration Day Toolkit. Would you take our Beats For the Culture Course? ?? --- #freedomday #juneteenth2024 #blackeducatorsmatter #onlinetutoring #blackbeyondmeasure #blackhomeschoolers #blackparenting #millenialparents #blackhistorymatters #blackculturematters #blackhomeschool365 #blackhomeschooling #blackhomeschoolingfamilies #blackhomeschoolmoms #EdWhys #Education #Literacy #BlackJOY #BlackEducology #blackhistory365 #blackculture #blackeducators #blackeducation #blackeducatorsrock #blackandeducated #blackhomeschoolers #blackteachers #blacklove #blackexcellence

Day 28 of @doctorkchilds 29 Ways and Days to Create Black Joy in Classrooms is "Is it Safe to Come In?" ?? "Provide a safe classroom space to learn, and a safe space for students to be who they are. This takes time to cultivate, but it begins with providing a physical space that is welcoming and an educator who cares. The space should reflect them and their work as well. Safe spaces can be shaped with communication, discussions, empathy, and accountability." ?????? Need help creating a safe classroom spaces for your students? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. See the complete list of ways and days in Reconstruction's 2024 Juneteenth Celebration Day Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/e8nkSz-s -- #freedomday #juneteenth2024 #blackeducatorsmatter #onlinetutoring #blackbeyondmeasure #blackhomeschoolers #blackparenting #millenialparents #blackhistorymatters #blackculturematters #blackhomeschool365 #blackhomeschooling #blackhomeschoolingfamilies #blackhomeschoolmoms #EdWhys #Education #Literacy #BlackJOY #BlackEducology #blackhistory365 #blackculture #blackeducators #blackeducation #blackeducatorsrock #blackandeducated #blackhomeschoolers #blackteachers #blacklove #blackexcellence

Day 27 of @doctorkchilds 29 Ways and Days to Create Black Joy in Classrooms is "Who's First?" ?? "Teach Students that they can be leaders and the "first" in many aspects of their life (ex. first to go to college, first to become a particular profession, the first to invent/discover, etc.)." Need help creating a safe classroom spaces for your students? Shoot us an email at?[email protected]. ??? See the complete list of ways and days in Reconstruction's 2024 Juneteenth Celebration Day Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/e8nkSz-s -- #freedomday?#juneteenth2024?#blackeducatorsmatter?#onlinetutoring?#blackbeyondmeasure?#blackhomeschoolers?#blackparenting?#millenialparents?#blackhistorymatters?#blackculturematters?#blackhomeschool365?#blackhomeschooling?#blackhomeschoolingfamilies?#blackhomeschoolmoms?#EdWhys #Education #Literacy #BlackJOY #BlackEducology?#blackhistory365?#blackculture?#blackeducators?#blackeducation?#blackeducatorsrock?#blackandeducated?#blackhomeschoolers?#blackteachers?#blacklove?#blackexcellence

Day 26 of @doctorkchilds 29 Ways and Days to Create Black Joy in Classrooms is "Shoot for Beyond MVP" ?? "Black children often dream of dominating in sports, but their dreams consist of just “making it to the league” (whether it be professional basketball, football, or other sports). Let them study sports beyond being a champion. Don’t kill their dreams—share what it takes to train, what does sacrifice mean, and instill tools and skills in them to lead and transform all that they take on." Reconstruction's Black Athletes as Social Advocates class talks about how athletes have used their influence to help move society forward for Black folks. See the complete list of ways and days in Reconstruction's 2024 Juneteenth Celebration Day Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/e8nkSz-s -- #freedomday?#juneteenth2024?#blackeducatorsmatter?#onlinetutoring?#blackbeyondmeasure?#blackhomeschoolers?#blackparenting?#millenialparents?#blackhistorymatters?#blackculturematters?#blackhomeschool365?#blackhomeschooling?#blackhomeschoolingfamilies?#blackhomeschoolmoms?#EdWhys #Education #Literacy #BlackJOY #BlackEducology?#blackhistory365?#blackculture?#blackeducators?#blackeducation?#blackeducatorsrock?#blackandeducated?#blackhomeschoolers?#blackteachers?#blacklove?#blackexcellence

Day 25 of @doctorkchilds 29 Ways and Days to Create Black Joy in Classrooms is "Hustle Hard!" ???? "Teach students the value of their ideas and the importance of pursuing their creative visions. Elements of entrepreneurship can begin to be taught at a young age— with their fresh, un-filtered perspectives, and brilliant imagination, children often dream of possibilities far beyond." See the complete list of ways and days in Reconstruction's 2024 Juneteenth Celebration Day Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/e8nkSz-s -- #freedomday #juneteenth2024 #blackeducatorsmatter #onlinetutoring #blackbeyondmeasure #blackhomeschoolers #blackparenting #millenialparents #blackhistorymatters #blackculturematters #blackhomeschool365 #blackhomeschooling #blackhomeschoolingfamilies #blackhomeschoolmoms #EdWhys #Education #Literacy #BlackJOY #BlackEducology #blackhistory365 #blackculture #blackeducators #blackeducation #blackeducatorsrock #blackandeducated #blackhomeschoolers #blackteachers #blacklove #blackexcellence