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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…
The U.S. is experiencing a teacher shortage, particularly in urban and low-income schools where Black and other marginalized students are often concentrated. Increasing the number of Black teachers can help address these shortages while also ensuring that students have access to educators who understand their experiences…
Connecting Students to national recognition programs like BigFuture and colleges is crucial in fostering educational equity and opening pathways to higher education opportunities. These programs provide essential resources, such as scholarships, college planning tools, and mentorship, which can help students navigate the…
The Center for Black Educator Development is at the forefront of addressing the critical shortage of Black teachers in the U.S., where only about 7% of teachers are Black, despite Black students making up around 15% of student population. This stark disparity underscores the need for more Black educators, who play a…
At this year’s A Dream DeferredTM: The Future of African American Education 2024 conference, one of the highlights was “Real Talk: Illuminating the Path for Black Students,” a panel discussion led by the charismatic director and host Dr. Autumn Caviness along with associate vice provost Sandra Williams-Hamp from outreach…
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire delivered an engaging and insightful plenary at this year’s A Dream Deferred™: The Future of African American Education 2024 conference. Dr. Corbett-Helaire, renowned for her groundbreaking work in vaccine development, captivated attendees with her profound expertise and inspiring vision for…
In Celebration of Women’s History Month Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole's multifaceted career encompasses significant contributions to education, anthropology, and Black Studies. She also had an impactful role as the director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. Dr. Cole is a distinguished anthropologist, educator,…
Real Talk is a career and college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students and families with Black professionals and representatives from colleges and access organizations across the country. We empower Black students to own the future their way. Upcoming Events: Today! Tuesday, October 10, 8 p.m. ET | The…
From the American Council on Education: The number of Black students accessing and completing postsecondary credentials increased between 1995–96 and 2015–16. In 2015–16, Black students accounted for a larger share of high school completers, undergraduate and graduate enrollment, and graduate school completers than 20…
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Real Talk is a career and college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students and families with Black professionals and representatives from colleges and access organizations across the country. Parents and Educators, please register below for our virtual fall events and feel free to share Real Talk with our…
Calling all future Black Doctors! Fam, did you know that only 5% of all doctors in the United States are Black? Well, BigFuture’s Real Talk and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) have teamed up for a free virtual event to help change this stat. Join us for an inspiring event featuring Black doctors who…
College Board A Dream Deferred conference welcomes education professionals working to make a difference for African American students. The conference is focused on the state of college readiness for African American students and provides a forum for sharing best practices, key data, and research to drive measurable actions…
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) conference is a three-day professional development event specifically designed for HBCU professionals and advocates. Join us to discuss new solutions, share best practices, and collaborate with colleagues to increase efficiencies in managing your enrollment and…
Prepárate highlights national models that are successfully preparing Latino students for college success. At the conference, participants discuss new solutions, share best practices, and collaborate with colleagues to make a difference for Latino students. Latino K–12 student population growth can be leveraged with the…
The Native American Student Advocacy Institute (NASAI) conference assembles a dedicated community of educators and tribal education leaders to address the educational challenges facing Native students. NASAI seeks to galvanize and build national networks dedicated to improving educational outcomes for Native American,…