Titus Hunter on LinkedIn: This past semester I have had the privilege of serving as the… (2024)

Had a Geat Time Being One of the Facilitators for the Lunch and Learn at University of South Florida, Tampa. Topic was, "How Black Students and Florida Benefit From College Attendance"I talked about the Three Rs that Black Students need at PWIs. 1. Representation - Does the Administation, Faculty, and Staff "Represent" and Reflect the schools black population?2. Relatabiliy - Does the Administation, Faculty, and Staff "Relate" to the black population at the school?3. Reliability - Is the Administation, Faculty, and Staff "Reliable", where the black population Trust them?We had a great open conversation and hopefully can create ways to make sure our black students feel, Represented, we can Relate to them, and they feel they can Rely and Trust us. Representation + Relatabiliy + Reliability = Retention and Graduation.

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Black students need Black educators. Our corps members remind us why representation matters in the classroom, and of the power of a teacher who understands your experiences and can model what’s possible. To kick off #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re honoring the Black educators who invest in our students and advocate for their success. #teachforamerica #blackeducators Teach For America

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Will you be attending AACC's Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky next month? Join my session, with Karen Stout titled “Realizing Black Learner Excellence at Community Colleges" at 9 a.m. on April 7. Black learners have been underserved and, as a result, have left America's postsecondary system. Community colleges, a critical entry point for first-generation, low-income, and Black students, have experienced the most significant loss. The new Level Up Report and get REAL framework will be discussed to engage participants in a renewed commitment to Black learner success. This call to action is an important step in establishing institutional, system, and policy change to support reforms to improve the outcomes for Black students pursuing postsecondary programs and degrees.American Association of Community Colleges

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“If you do well by Black students, more students will also benefit.” Our Executive Director, Dr. Christopher J. Nellum, spoke with EdSource about how states, districts, and schools can better support Black students. Including Black students, educators, and families in our data collection and policy priorities is essential to our efforts to level the educational playing field. Read the full interview at the link: https://lnkd.in/gvW5rZnk

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Call To Action 🗣️🗣️🗣️In our pursuit of a fair and inclusive educational landscape, it is imperative that we do not overlook the experiences, struggles, and achievements of Black educators who have dedicated their lives to shaping the minds of our future leaders. These educators have labored tirelessly, often against systemic barriers, to provide quality education to all students. Yet, their stories, their challenges, and their successes remain largely unspoken and undocumented.This survey is not just a collection of statistics and figures. It is a beacon of awareness, a call to action, and a testament to the importance of acknowledging the disparities that persist within our educational institutions. We are calling upon Black educators to participate in this survey, to lend your voice and your experiences to the cause of advancing equity in education. Please scan the QR code or click the link below to access the survey.https://tinyurl.com/BEUBlk

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The only way to do it is together.

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You need to know about this. As an educator administrator seeking to increase the number of Ag & FCS teachers, I understand how vitally important this pipeline is to achieving educational equity. Spread the word!

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Black educators benefit all children. However, currently, Black educators make up only 6% of the teaching workforce. Districts and schools must urgently identify ways to create conditions for Black educators to thrive and stay in the profession. Do you know current or former Black educators in California? Please help us spread the word and share this survey with them!https://lnkd.in/djTiSfJnWe will share findings from the survey directly with decision-makers in districts, on school boards, and with state-level officials. Join our movement to increase the number of Black educators across the state of California.

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Please spread the word!

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Spread the word.

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