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Unveiling the Triumphs of Black Education: A Powerful Conference Opening Event
What does it mean to witness education as a force of liberation, identity, and resilience? On Wednesday afternoon, the conference kicks off with a dynamic and thought-provoking session, “School Clothes: A Collective Memoir of Black Student Witness,” that will leave you inspired and eager to learn more. At the heart of this…
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The Importance of Preserving Languages: A NASAI Perspective
Language is more than just a means of communication; it is a vital part of cultural identity and heritage. For Native American communities, preserving their languages is crucial for maintaining their cultural legacy and ensuring the survival of their traditions. The Native American Student Advocacy Institute (NASAI)…
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What Does “A Dream Deferred” Mean to College Board? A History of How This Conference Came to Be
The phrase “A Dream Deferred” resonates deeply within the College Board community, symbolizing the collective aspirations and the relentless pursuit of progress. But what does it truly mean, and how did this powerful concept evolve into the cornerstone of our annual conference? The Origin of “A Dream Deferred” The term “A…
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Honoring Veterans Day Through Education: A Tribute to Service and Learning
Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a time to honor the brave individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This day of remembrance provides a unique opportunity for educators to integrate lessons of service, sacrifice, and patriotism into their curriculum. By doing so, we not only pay…
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Searching for the Next Steps in Your Education Can Be Scary!
🎃 Exploring the next steps in education can be daunting for students, but as professional counselors, you play a crucial role in guiding them through this journey. Here are some valuable resources from the College Board to assist you in supporting your students’ educational and career planning: Career Exploration with…
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From Farmworker to Astronaut: My Path to the Stars by Jose M. Hernandez
Ten-year-old Jose M. Hernandez watched the Apollo 17 moonwalks on his family s black and white television in 1972 and knew what he wanted to be when he grew up: an astronaut. Later that night he told his father and was surprised when his dad said, You can do this, m'ijo! Mr. Hernandez told his son that if he really wanted…
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Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
Perry Firekeeper-Birch has always known who she is - the laidback twin, the troublemaker, the best fisher on Sugar Island. Her aspirations won't ever take her far from home, and she wouldn't have it any other way. But as the rising number of missing Indigenous women starts circling closer to home, as her family becomes…
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Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
As a biracial, unenrolled tribal member and the product of a scandal, Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in—both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. When her family is struck by tragedy, Daunis puts her dreams on hold to care for her fragile mother. The only bright spot is meeting Jamie, the charming new…
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🌍 Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! 🌍
Today, we honor and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the United States and beyond. This day is a time to reflect on the resilience and strength of Indigenous communities and to acknowledge the importance of their voices in our shared history. For more information and…
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Breaking Barriers: CEO Sharif El-Mekki Honored with Dr. Asa G. Hilliard Model of Excellence Award
We are thrilled to congratulate Sharif El- Mekki on being honored with the Dr. Asa G. Hilliard Model of Excellence Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates El-Mekki’s outstanding contribution to the diversification of the Black Teacher Pipeline. His tireless efforts through the Center for Black Educators Development…
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A Conversation with Joel Truesdell: Hawaiian Culture-Based Educator & Advocate
Joel Truesdell is the Former Hawaiian Culture Based Chemistry Teacher at Kamehameha Schools in Hawaii and Chair of the 2025 Native American Advocacy Institute (NASAI) National Advisory Committee Introduction Joel is a retired educator whose unique approach to teaching seamlessly weaves Hawaiian culture and place-based…
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A Cage Went in Search of a Bird
About A Cage Went in Search of a Bird What happens when Kafka’s idiosyncratic imagination meets some of the greatest literary minds writing in English across the globe today? Find out in this anthology of brand-new Kafka-inspired short stories by prizewinning, bestselling writers. Franz Kafka is widely regarded as one of…
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Wandering Stars: A novel by Tommy Orange
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SO FAR FOR 2024 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW "For the sake of knowing, of understanding, Wandering Stars blew my heart into a thousand pieces and put it all back together again. This is a masterwork that will not be forgotten, a masterwork that will forever be part of you.” —Morgan Talty,…
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The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen by Sean Sherman and Beth Dooley
2018 James Beard Award Winner: Best American Cookbook Named one of the Best Cookbooks of 2017 by NPR, The Village Voice, Smithsonian Magazine, UPROXX, New York Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Mpls. St. PaulMagazine and others Here is real food—our indigenous American fruits and vegetables, the wild and foraged…
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Reaching for the Stars: The Inspiring Story of a Migrant Farmworker Turned Astronaut
The book the new film A Million Miles Away is based on. Born into a family of migrant workers, toiling in the fields by the age of six, Jose M. Hernàndez dreamed of traveling through the night skies on a rocket ship. Reaching for the Stars is the inspiring story of how he realized that dream, becoming the first…
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A Dangerously High Threshold for Pain by Imani Perry
Imani Perry's Audible Original A Dangerously High Threshold for Pain tells the dramatic story of her ongoing struggle with lupus―an autoimmune disease that attacks multiple organ systems―and what we can all learn from those who are grappling with chronic illness. It's a powerful and poetic story that evokes the works of…
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South To America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation by Imani Perry
WINNER OF THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “An elegant meditation on the complexities of the American South—and thus of America—by an esteemed daughter of the South and one of the great intellectuals of our time. An inspiration.” —Isabel Wilkerson An essential, surprising…
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Looking for Lorraine: The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry by Imani Perry
Winner of the 2019 PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Nonfiction Winner of the Shilts-Grahn Triangle Award for Lesbian Nonfiction Winner of the 2019 Phi Beta Kappa Christian Gauss Award A New York Times Notable Book of 2018 A revealing portrait of one of the most…
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Where Wolves Don't Die
Ezra Cloud hates living in Northeast Minneapolis. His father is a professor of their language, Ojibwe, at a local college, so they have to be there. But Ezra hates the dirty, polluted snow around them. He hates being away from the rez at Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation. And he hates the local bully in his neighborhood,…
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MAAP - Mapping the African American Past
Mapping the African American Past (MAAP) is a public website created to enhance the appreciation and study of significant sites and moments in the history of African Americans in New York from the early 17th-century through the recent past. The website is a geographic learning environment, enabling students, teachers, and…