Teaching in the Urban South

TITUS is honored to have been mentioned in Dr. Siddle Walker’s AERA lecture last evening. Were you there?

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UNC System board approves policy gutting DEI efforts at NC public universities Two members of the board voted against the measure eliminating DEI requirements at universities.

If you or your organization is committed to supporting the educational experiences of Black students, we hope to see you there. More information is available upon request.

I can’t wait until Juneteenth weekend. We’ll be celebrating Black freedom and Black children all at the same time. Send me a DM to learn how to join us this year and check out www.teachingintheurbansouth.com!

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TITUS Town Hall On August 15, 2021 Teaching in the Urban South (TITUS), held a public Town Hall to discuss "How to Keep Learners Safe During COVID." This panel discussion ...

We are proud to have Dr. Latrise Johnson as a member of our Executive Board. This award and her work are evidence of her unfaltering commitment to urban education generally and literacy as an emancipatory practice specifically. Congratulations, Dr. Johnson!!!

The 2020 NCTE Awards will be presented in a live, virtual ceremony, held at 8:00 p.m. ET, on Wednesday, October 21, and you are invited to be part of the celebration. Honor your colleagues, hear their stories, and be inspired. Register here https://ncte.org/2020-awards-event/ to attend.

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Meet TITUS Executive Board Member:

Miyoshi Juergensen is an Assistant Professor of Teacher Leadership at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA. Her research focuses on the intellectual histories of African American educators and the contemporary impact of their legacy on the schooling of Black children. As a teacher educator, she uses social-justice frameworks to collaborate with teachers and school-level administrators on ways to improve - and make more inclusive as well as more meaningful - curriculum, instruction, and leadership. In addition, she also has over 15 years of experience in instructional technology and works alongside a collective of Black women instructional technology specialists to support families with virtual learning.