Here's another thought-provoking post by my colleague Joe Hudson.
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By Joe Hudson | October 12, 2012 11:57 AM
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By Joe Hudson | October 12, 2012 11:57 AM
Dr. Nobles argues "education is the process" and "divine" humans are the outcome. I'm reminded how much my "faith", my spirituality has been in concert with my family's encouragement and support the difference maker in my education attainment, my career advancement, my marriage and family and my life. My maternal Grandmother (Granna); a stately demi-god taught me that many of the blessings we enjoy are manifestation in the physical world of the supplication and prayers of our ancestors and elders. Can we as educators given the realities and challenges of educating African American youth afford if not because of our own spirituality and humanity continue supporting a system education that insists on an unrealistic and harmful education that separates man/women from their source. Education that separate students from their core being, their past & present; their community. As the young folk say, "just keeping it real". We can't be real without acknowledging and purposely promoting spirituality and humanity as fundamental to having any degree of real success in educating African American youth.
One love - Joe Hudson.
Joe
ReplyDeleteIt is inspirational to see ho wthis summit is connecting with your core as an educator, and as a human being. I think you are right, that while California has dedicated huge resources to aftere school, we have not focused these resources strategically on African American children. I am glad to see you connecting with educators/young educators - whose work you respect. Let's work together to connect these folks back here in the Bay Area.
I am eager to hear your ideas about how we can set our priorities straight and target scarce resources with students that need them most.
Louise