No Letter Grades in Black Homeschooling?
In 2008, I worked as one of the three teaching assistants for my doctoral advisor’s Black Power Movement class. I lectured a great deal in the class, which had over two hundred students. As a passionate student and teacher, I pulled no punches. I spoke truth with the intention of changing minds. One night while…
I Walk with the Wolf–Stories from a One-room SchoolHouse
A scrawny Wolf was almost dead with hunger when he happened to meet a strong-looking House-dog who was passing by. “Greetings, Cousin,” said the Dog. “Your irregular life will soon be the ruin of you. Why do you not work steadily as I do, and get your food regularly given to you?” “I would have…
European education vs. Mastery education
Traditional european education: the time allowed to learn something is fixed and comprehension is variable. Mastery education: high comprehension is fixed and the time allowed to gain comprehension is variable. Thoughts? Revolutionary Love!
80% Foundation?
In Math, should we require our students to gain 100% mastery of a concept before moving on or should we be ok with 75%, 85%, or 90%? Would you build a house on a 75%, 85%, or 90% foundation? Revolutionary Love!
#RevolutionaryLove Day Ten: Perform an unexpected nice gesture for an Afrikan in your life.
Your task: Perform an unexpected nice gesture for an Afrikan in your life. You never know when the creator is working through you. A small, kind gesture performed outward can also ricochet inward! You doing one small thing for someone else can mean ten times as much to the person receiving! Knowing and feeling that…
#RevolutionaryLove Day Nine: Read and Discuss a Speech by The Honorable Marcus Garvey
Your Task: Read and Discuss a Speech by The Honorable Marcus Garvey. Level 1 Task: Read and Discuss a Speech by Marcus Garvey. Garvey was one of our greatest thinkers and #RevolutionaryLove Warriors. We must study him intently and practice the wisdom he left. #RaceFirst!!! Level 2 Task: Begin a Systematic Study of Garvey’s Philosophy.…