When Intention Isn’t Enough: White Educators’ Casual Racism in the Classroom

This article was first published at www.blkteachergriot.com By Andrea Fullington The 2015-2016 school year was easily the most traumatic work year of my adult life. I was a teacher at an alternative high school in New Orleans, a job very similar to one I left in Philadelphia. Alternative schools are intended to address the push-out crisis by creating spaces for students who have not found success in traditional schooling environments. Some of… Read More

Teaching Children Money & Finance

This article was first published on www.askmissheard.com “You know the term, ‘woke?’ Yes, that is exactly what it means to be money smart. It means that we are giving our children a solid foundation about the knowledge of money.” This was just one of many explanations Rashaun made relatable to us on last week’s conversation.    Rashaun Harris, Financial Coach, Marketing Guru, mother of soon to be two, and bonus mom to one… Read More