Assistant Prof. of Educational Leadership. Studying Black Community Engagement and Community-School Relationships. Lover of books, food, and wonderings 🌙
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Thank you for the Spotlight @SEA_conf and for sharing my article that was just published in Equity & Excellence - check it out! tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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The government shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Travis Peters, an urban farmer in Detroit, is giving out free produce tomorrow
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
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I am facing a tough legal battle, and I need your support. Please consider donating or sharing my story. Every bit helps. gofund.me/720ac6e5
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To all my academic friends, especially those who published with Harvard in any capacity, please read and sign. No more Scholasticide!
#Harvard Education Publishing Group-HEPG cancelled a Harvard Educational Review special issue on #Palestine and #Education
Take direct action, sign the letter now: academicaccountability.com/l…
#AccountabilityNowHEPG #StopCensoringPalestine #DefendAcademicFreedom #StopScholasticide
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For the next two weeks, we’re offering ten free ebooks for getting free
Another world is possible if we fight for it
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Dear Black Educator:
I love your dedication to your students. Thank you for caring about how to support them and invite them into worldmaking in these apocalyptic times.
May you too be well and cared for and welcomed into the kind world you make possible for others.
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The Call for Proposals is out for the upcoming Sociology of Education Annual Meeting! The 2025 theme is, "What Can We Do About It? Sociologists as Change Agents." Learn more on our website, linked below!
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I at least know that by the conclusion of my dissertation, I will be able to spell 'liaison' without spell check correcting me every time I type it.
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Tonight, Missouri executed an innocent man.
Our hearts are with Marcellus and his loved ones.
innocenceproject.org/innocen…
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With so little time until #MarcellusWilliams is set to be executed tomorrow, Sept. 24th at 6 p.m., our best tool is our voice. We must make as much noise as possible in these final hours, as public pressure can make all the difference in the moments leading up to an execution.
Please, email, tweet or call Gov. Parson (@GovParsonMO) RIGHT NOW at 417-373-3400 and URGE him to step in and prevent Marcellus’ execution. innocenceproject.org/petitio…
Planning my graduation celebrations this far in advance is a lot. I love my family and friends but lord if I get married I’m eloping 😂😩
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Curious aspect of the changes: no protests allowed within 25 feet of building entrances, but UWPD “maintains authority” to increase that distance if they deem it necessary.
There is no requirement that they notify protesters the distance has changed.
School's almost back in session, and @UWMadison updated its protest policy — now called the "Expressive Activity Policy" — yesterday. They've released an accompanying guide, as well.
The semester starts on Sept. 4.
news.wisc.edu/uw-updates-pol…
