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The Center for Black Educator Development
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Lifting Black students by developing highly-effective Black & fellow educators who incorporate Black culture & fight for justice. #WeNeedBlackTeachers

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Today is #GivingTuesday!
As we stand on the edge of the 100-year anniversary of Black History Month, we honor the journey from Carter G. Woodson’s Negro History Week to today’s fight for education.

Donate to support our ongoing work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/cbed-eoy-2025?refcode=gt-social
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December 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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#BMEC2025 is underway. Who is in the house and on Bluesky? We want to hear from you!

#PowerToThePupil #WeNeedBlackTeachers
A full house watching speaker Dr. Leslie Fenwick speaking on stage
November 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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TOMORROW! We are so ready for #BMEC2025

Make sure you check your email for all the “know before you go” info and download your event app.

Travel safely and see you soon!
November 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Can you feel the energy building? We are TWO days away from #BMEC2025!

What are you looking forward to the most?

#PowerToThePupil
Promotional poster for the 2025 Black Men in Education Convening in Philadelphia, featuring a silhouette of a person with a microphone, with text announcing "2 Days Left!" and event details.
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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We are THREE days away from #BMEC2025!

On Thursday, the Center for Black Educator Development will gather in community to dig into our theme, "Power to the Pupil: History, Hip Hop, & the Future of Teaching & Learning."

See you in Philly!

#PowerToThePupil #WeNeedBlackTeachers
Promotional poster for the Center for Black Educator Development's event, featuring excited attendees in a festive setting, highlighting 'Countdown to #BMEC2025 - 3 DAYS LEFT!' for the 2025 Black Men in Education Convening in Philadelphia, PA, dated November 20-22, 2025.
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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We are thrilled to share that Principal Kafele is a featured breakout speaker at this year's #BMEC2025! The master teacher, transformational school leader, speaker, and author is known to bring his all to our convening. We look forward to his return next week!

#PowerToThePupil
Promotional poster for BMEC2025 featuring Principal Kafele, under purple lighting, titled 'Meet Our Speakers' for an event in Philadelphia. Text includes his roles as Master Teacher, Transformational School Leader, Speaker, and Author.
November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Power to the pupil!

We are ONE WEEK AWAY from gathering in community for #BMEC2025.

Get ready to dig into the theme: Power to the Pupil: History, Hip Hop, & the Future of Teaching & Learning.

See you soon!
Promotional poster for the 2025 Black Men in Education Convening in Philadelphia, highlighting a one-week countdown, with a vibrant purple and blue toned crowd celebrating in the background.
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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We're excited to introduce you to four more new Future Teachers of Excellence Fellows. Our fifth cohort is the largest yet!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4o41yqY
Promotional image from the Center for Black Educator Development for the 2025-2026 Future Teachers Excellence Fellowship. The image features the text "Meet our Fellows!" along with a brief description of the fellowship benefits, and includes photos of three individuals: one wearing a blue shirt, one in glasses, and another in a green polo with a trombone.
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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The Center for Black Educator Development is hiring!

Apply for the role of Director of Strategic Partnerships: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=da1b124c-2591-40e5-9347-f05cbdb4b229&ccId=9201110933990_3&jobId=608032&jwId=9201110933990_1&lang=en_US
Promotional material for Center for Black Educator Development, highlighting the Director of Strategic Partnerships role and its responsibilities in leading and coordinating initiatives like the National Teacher Pipeline Coalition and the #WeNeedBlackTeachers advocacy campaign.
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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As we get closer to #BMEC2025, do not miss some of these news articles, conversations and opinion pieces focused on the importance of diverse educators in the classroom: https://linktr.ee/centerblacked

#WeNeedBlackTeachers
November 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Introducing our 2025 Future Teachers of Excellence Fellows!

We’re proud to welcome 105 emerging educators from 70+ colleges & universities into our 5th fellowship cohort in partnership w/UNCF.

Details https://thecenterblacked.org/introducing-our-future-teachers-of-excellence-fellowship-5th-cohort/
Promotional image for the Center for Black Educator Development Future Teachers Fellowship 2025-2026. The graphic includes the organization's logo and introduces new fellows with portraits of three individuals, overlaid with the text 'Meet our Fellows!' and details about the fellowship program, highlighting the inclusion of over 105 new fellows from more than 70 colleges and universities. Promotional poster featuring Teanna Moore, a fellow at the Center for Arts, Literacy, and Wellness Development at the University of Phoenix Education Future Teachers of Excellence Fellowship. The poster highlights her involvement in a community program focused on reading, creativity, and cultural connections in Las Vegas. Promotional image featuring Shamyia Austin, a fellow at Lane College for the Center for Excellence in Teaching Black Education & Leadership. Shamyia is preparing to become a high school history teacher and organizes food drives and car washes to support people in need. Promotional poster featuring Romante Adams, a college student participating in the 'Call Me MiSTER' program at Anderson University, dressed in a suit and smiling in front of natural greenery. Text on the poster includes an introduction to Romante, his academic achievements, and details about the Center for Black Educators Development 2025-2026 Future Teacher of Excellence Fellowship.
November 6, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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As the city of Philadelphia recognizes October as Black Male Educators Month, we're thankful WHUR's Harold Fisher gave us the opportunity to talk about why Black male educators are more important now than ever: https://whur.com/news/black-male-teachers-why-they-are-now-more-important-than-ever/
Screenshot from 'The Daily Drum' on WHUR 96.3 featuring Harold Fisher and Dr. Orpheus Williams in a virtual interview.
October 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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7.5M students w/disabilities. 5.3M English learners.
We're losing the teachers they need. The National Council on Teacher Quality released a new report: https://www.nctq.org/research-insights/state-of-the-states-building-a-strong-teacher-workforce-for-students-with-disabilities-and-english-learners/
Graphic showing a figure walking through a revolving door, symbolizing teachers entering and leaving the profession. Text states the need for smart policies to address the turnover. Includes National Council on Teacher Quality logo with a link to learn more at NCTQ.org.
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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PA loses more than 8k teachers a year. But what if it doesn't have to be this way?

Join #PANeedsTeachers on Nov. 19th, for its fourth annual summit, focused on reimagining teaching: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paneedsteachers-2025-summit-teaching-reimagined-tickets-1583103187249?aff=oddtdtcreator
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October 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Did you see the news in our latest newsletter? We are counting down to the official announcement of our 2025 Future Teachers of Excellence Fellows! In partnership with the United Negro College Fund, we're welcoming 100 fellows committed to racial justice and educational equity. Stay tuned!
Promotional poster by the Center for Black Educator Development, featuring two individuals, announcing the next cohort of the Future Teachers of Excellence with an invitation welcoming 100 fellows.
October 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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We cannot wait to see everyone in November at the Black Men in Education Convening. Did you snag a ticket before it sold out?

Let everyone know! Use our “I’m attending #BMEC2025” digital toolkit to share with your networks: https://bmecattendees.my.canva.site/
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October 7, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Last year, Mayor Cherelle Parker of Philadelphia shared testimony on the power of Black men leading classrooms at #BMEC2024.

We know that ALL students benefit from Black leaders in the classroom, especially our young Black and brown kids.

🎥 @edupost.bsky.social

#BMEC2025
September 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Thanks to your support, we have sold out the Black Men in Education Convening for the 8th STRAIGHT YEAR!

Sign up for the waitlist in case an attendee can not join us: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6AGmXQcdUHEmhT8JWuY8CdbiIAxId7dwcS4e-zznYXCIFag/viewform
Promotional poster for the sold-out 2025 Black Media Educators Conference in Philadelphia, featuring a joyful crowd celebrating. Text overlay includes the event dates and a thank you message, with an option to join the waitlist.
September 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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We are thrilled to announce Grammy Award-winning rapper, songwriter, producer, and visionary @lupefiasco.bsky.social will join us during this year's #BMEC2025!

The Black Men in Education Convening will take place in Philadelphia from November 20 to 22, 2025: http://thecenterblacked.org/bmec
Promotional poster for the Black Media Conference 2025 featuring Lupe Fiasco as a speaker. He is wearing a green hoodie and glasses, standing against a purple-lit background. Event details include Philadelphia, PA, November 20-22, 2025.
September 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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In the wake of "Terroristic threats" against HBCUs across the country, CBED's CEO, Sharif El-Mekki, issued a statement in support of the schools: https://thecenterblacked.org/the-center-for-black-educator-development-stands-firm-with-hbcus-in-the-wake-of-terroristic-threats/
An informational graphic dated September 12, 2025. It features a quote: "The Center for Black Educator Development stands firm against these institutions of violence and rejects any form of HBCUs against these institutions that are meant to forward Black student progress." The quote is attributed to Sharif El-Mekki, founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development. The logo of the Center for Black Educator Development is displayed at the bottom.
September 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Welcome back to school, teachers.

We celebrate YOU - the teachers who bring joy, build community, and create transformative learning experiences every single day!

#WeNeedBlackTeachers #BlacktoSchool #TeacherAppreciation
Poster titled 'Welcome Back, Teachers' by the Center for Black Educator Development, featuring an adult and a child in a classroom setting, with the adult sitting at a desk and the child raising a hand.
September 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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It is the last day to apply for priority consideration for the next
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August 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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It’s #FreedomSchoolsLiteracyAcademy Community Day - we love sharing this special program where we combine culture, literacy skills, mentoring and apprenticeship!
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July 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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WEBINAR this afternoon at 2pm ET: Join the @huntinstitute.bsky.social and the BARR Center for a conversation about supporting students academically and non-academically to meaningfully disrupt the reproductive nature of traditional school models: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Promotional image for an online event titled 'Homeroom with Education Leaders: The BARR Model: Leveraging Existing Resources to Promote Student Success' to be held on Wednesday, June 18. The event, organized by the Hunt Institute in partnership with BARR Center, features the following speakers: Dr. Jalil Hart, K-12 Director at the Hunt Institute; Angela Jerabek, Executive Director of BARR Center; Dr. Shannon Mortrud, High School Assistant Principal; Kirsten Baesler, Superintendent of Public Instruction of North Dakota Department of Education. Event time is at 2 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. PT.
June 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! Enroll your rising 1st-3rd grade scholar in the Center's 2025 #FreedomSchoolsLiteracyAcademy summer programming. Registration for our Philly locations is extended to June 13th: thecenterblacked.org/fsla-home/fa...
Promotional poster for the Center for Black Educator Development 2025 Summer Program, titled Freedom Schools Literacy Academy. Includes a 'Register Now!' button and a note that enrollment is extended to Friday, June 13th. The background is vibrant with purple and blue tones.
June 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM