Teachers…

1. Nurture Black children. Every child that steps into your learning environment is someone’s child. Full of hopes and dreams. Nurture and encourage the passions and strengths of Black children, help them to reach their full potential. Remember, this is your calling.

2. Learn about the Black experience. Incorporate Black stories and accomplishments into your lessons whether you teach Black children or not. DO NOT wait until Black History Month. The Black experience can be taught ANY day of the year. It is in math, science, technology; it is all around us. The world needs to know of our greatness.

3. Set high expectations for Black Children. Give them the marks they earn, and give them the same leeway or second chances you would give other children. Keep in mind the barriers they face living in Black skin, but also remember the legacy of achievement, accomplishment and intelligence. Act as a bridge, not a barrier.

4. Believe Black children.  Protect Black Children, respect them and their experiences without judgment or comparison. Defend Black children when you hear remarks, gossip or comments in the staffroom.

5. See Black children. See them when their hands go up in the classroom, see their strengths and childhood curiosity. Build them up and affirm them.

6. Listen to Black children. Evaluate the “safety” of your learning space. Create brave spaces where Black children can freely share their opinions and can be vulnerable in their inquiry without scrutiny.

7. Be a champion for Black Children. Get excited about their learning and growth. Celebrate their accomplishments. Provide them opportunities to be successful in all areas of education.In order to change the education system, we need the help of educators who care about anti-racist teaching and learning.

We have built a variety of resources for teachers of all grades who are committed to creating classrooms that support Black students.

Thank you for the work you do.

TEACHER RESOURCES