He is Me Institute

There is a push to get more Black men in the teaching field as the nation’s school systems struggle with unfair disciplinary practices, achievement gaps, and political battles over Black history curriculum. My latest in @CNN cnn.com/2023/03/19/us/…

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As we head back to school, a reminder that districts must prioritize hiring more Black teachers & adopting practices to ensure they feel empowered & supported to stay. Read more from @OJ3PhD & @RJ_Hendricks via @hechingerreport: ow.ly/csT550KpvJS #TransformingHighSchool.

⏰Time is running out! Click the link below to vote for our @SXSWEDU #PanelPicker session. panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/130473 #SXSW2023 #SXSW

Massachusetts principals want and deserve more support. Thank you, @WBUR, for featuring the experiences of high school leaders and the TLM fellowship. wbur.org/news/2022/08/1… @springpointEDU

Enrollment is now open for The Family Engagement Leadership Institute! The institute led by @eyalbergman will help school, district, and systems leaders tie the research and proven strategies together to improve family engagement and student learning: bit.ly/3P6Peox

OPINION: Important view: why need more Black teachers: hechingerreport.org/opinion-to-cou… via @RJ_Hendricks @OJ3PhD

Check out our founder and CEO @RJ_Hendricks in this co-authored op-Ed highlighting the power of #Black #teachers.

For this week's MEEP partner profiles, we spotlight @HeisMeInstitute. Their founder, @RJ_Hendricks, tells us what drives him to advocate for underserved students and communities every day. #MassEduEquity

Our partners @HeisMeInstitute are hiring a Chief Operating Officer! Learn more about how you can make a big impact in a growing organization! bit.ly/3qe3yks

Save the Date! This Tuesday @ 5pm I’ll be joined by Eliana and @MayorWu on IG LIVE to discuss BPS, the future of the district and youth around the city. As an advocate for student voice, this opportunity is important to me and I hope as many youth who are available will join us!

“No competition, just collaboration! Get you some brothers who will say your name when you’re not in the room!”✊🏾 Salute @ctrblackmalebsu & Dr. @JuliusLDavis for reuniting our Black Male Teacher Consortium! 2022 is gonna be historic! @BONDEducators @HeisMeInstitute @BMEsTalk

Folks, @donorschoose is working on a project centering the voices of Black male educators. Register so your voice is heard: donorschoose.org/teachers @fellowshipbmec @PGeducator @ProfessorJBA @HeisMeInstitute @BMEAofMichigan @BMEAIllinois @BMEsTalk @BMEGKC @BMESTL @RealMenTeach2

Welcome new and renewing #PhilMA Partners @HeisMeInstitute @CareDimensions1 Tutoring Plus of Cambridge @alzheimersmanh Centre Street Food Pantry @FAWCCapeCod! Learn about partnering with us here: ow.ly/W6Bi50D2M0F #FF 1-2

Next up please meet UpLIFT Man @RJ_Hendricks. Learn more about the impactful work he is doing at @HeisMeInstitute Help us build pipelines to diversify the teacher workforce. givemn.org/organization/U… #uplift #blackmaleeducators

Lifting up @HeisMeInstitute @SummerHouse_Co and @THECALLMEMISTER among many who could get real funky in this lane. I could see some alt cert pathways getting creative too.

What’s happening, you ask? #BMEC2021 #RenewRefuel 11/4/2021 & 11/5/2021 @AfricanaCarr @8BlackHands1 @Phillys7thWard @PhillyTrib @thephilacitizen @onwurd @BlackNews @TakirraWD @WhiteHouseIEEAA @PAEdDiversity @PGeducator @CCU_CMM @BMEAIllinois @HeisMeInstitute @BlackVoicesOrg

Are you ready? @TeachWesternMA teacher app launch. Help spread the word! 🥳 @Latinos4Ed @HeisMeInstitute @MASchoolsK12 @mass4charters @massmutual @mtholyoke @HPSHOLYOKE @SpringfieldK12 @CFWM413 @LibertasAcademy @BaystateAcadem1 @Veritas_Prep @SmithUrbanEd

Check out my latest article on @CitizenEdu as I share my thoughts on the Candice Reed situation.

We have to do better to recruit & retain educators of color in MA. @Latinos4Ed & the educator diversity act coalition explain why passing a bill for Educator Diversity can benefit ALL students in the Commonwealth. Read the fact sheet: shorturl.at/mFGK3