Ujima Academy for Liberation

11/08/2025

Missed this SPARK Talk? Don’t miss it twice! 🔥

Lakewood’s Turquoise Parker shares how decolonizing curriculum can ignite change in our classrooms and communities.

Watch now → https://youtu.be/Mj3Q1oeS1Es

🔗 More SPARK Talks: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_LbjZoHD79HYnATtZfdTxkaMKOj4suT3

Got a big idea? Submit your own SPARK Talk: https://www.dpsnc.net/page/spark-talks

11/03/2025

A lot of Untigering is resisting the impulse to constantly correct and control our children.

Instead of the parent being the primary locus of control and wisdom, we want to support our kids in developing their own agency, morality, and ability to problem-solve.

We want them to trust themselves.

The next time we’re tempted to step in and tell kids what to do, offer these questions instead.

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Reposted from The words we choose in hard moments matter.

When a challenge shows up—big or small—we can model resourcefulness without rushing to fix everything.

Try these gentle, empowering prompts next time things don’t go as planned.

What other things do you do or say to encourage creative problem-solving?

10/29/2025

Join us as we witness the amazing story of Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot.

Born into a family of sharecroppers, Elizabeth Coleman’s life took root in the field but ascended to unbelievable heights in the sky. One of 13 siblings, Bessie weathered segregation, racism, and financial barriers before cementing her place as a pioneer in the field of aviation. Far above the clouds, where “the air is the only place free from prejudice,” she blazed a path as Queen Bess, the first African-American woman and first woman of Native-American descent to hold a pilot’s license.

When: Thursday, November 13th
Time: 9:45am - 11am
Location: Children's Theater of Charlotte: 300 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Ages:4+
Price: $14 per person

Tickets will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Spots will be reserved based on when payment is received.

Reserve your tickets here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0yRCXOlriES4KnEM1mQeq45UMArM93_cAxLROBd_7gB4iVw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

10/06/2025

Ujima Academy for Liberation has our first "drop in" of the year next Monday.

Hope to see you there!

✨ All Events are now open for registration and payment! Click here to get started: https://ualnc.ourschoolhangout.com/Account-Setup 💫

09/22/2025

As Akilah Richards puts it, "Mad Question Asking", is the key to building your child's critical thinking capacity and critical thinking is key for liberation. Join Ujima Academy for Liberation for our Fall Professional Development Series rooted in Bloom's Taxonomy. By the end of the series you will have developed your understanding of how to craft and ask higher order thinking questions to build critical thinking skills.

When: First Wednesday of the month
Time: 7pm - 8pm EST
Location: Online
Ages: 18+
Price: Free
Capacity: Unlimited

✨ All Events are now open for registration. Click here to get started: https://ualnc.ourschoolhangout.com/Account-Setup 💫

09/16/2025

We are proud to present our first drop-in of the school year!!

Rooted Joy: Earth in my Bones

When: Monday, October 13th
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Quest at Latta Nature Preserve - 6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Ages: 7 - 9 yrs Old
Price: $35 per child
Capacity: 15 spots

Rooted Joy is a liberatory and wellness-centered curriculum created by homeschool mom and educator Cia Goss. Her work blends art, storytelling, ancestral connection and holistic practices.

"Earth in my Bones" allows students to explore the wisdom of their bodies and their connection to the Earth through body mapping, grounding rituals and affirmations.

✨ All Events are now open for registration and payment! Click here to get started: https://ualnc.ourschoolhangout.com/Account-Setup 💫

Once your account is approved, you’ll see available programs right on your Welcome page or app Home page under Available for Signup.

09/16/2025

09/12/2025

✨ Ever wondered why some people need total silence to focus, while others do their best work with music blasting?

It all comes down to sensory processing and how our brains keep arousal at just the right level.

Some of us need more input to stay alert, while others need less. This is part of self-regulation — adjusting our arousal so we can think, learn, and cope, even when the environment changes.

For children, this is much harder. They often use movement to regulate their brains and bodies. Forcing them to sit still can actually make focus harder, not easier.

When we understand and support a child’s sensory needs, we set them up to thrive. 💡

💛 Learn more in my book Guidance from The Therapist Parent
📖 Available at www.thetherapistparent.com & Amazon (paperback + eBook)

08/30/2025

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is presenting the classic "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry this September from 9/19 - 9/28.

There are school shows on 9/19, 9/25 and 9/26 and the playhouse offers a homeschool experience with discounted rates and access to day shows:

https://www.matthewsplayhouse.com/homeschool-experiences

There's a "pay what you can" show on Thursday, September 25th at 7pm.

Due to language and themes, the show is recommending for ages 13+

We've created a free discussion guide for families to use while studying the play: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BD3E6ow63VDIY4L1QB7eXmWiwnrV62YyR3ORtEqq4ZI/edit?usp=drivesdk

See you there!!

🌟 Character Development How does Walter change from the beginning to the end of the play? What does he learn about himself and his role in the family? Why do you think Mama gives Walter the money? What does this show about her character? How does Beneatha’s view of herself and her future chang....

07/22/2025