Educators’ Black Book

“Be the change you want to see.”

As Virgin Islanders, we are more than residents, but designated culture bearers. Our stories, traditions, language, and history live through us. As a native whose lineage traces back more than 10 generations of Crucians, I believe it is our responsibility to keep the cultural fire burning for the next generation.

In commemoration of , Educators’ Black Book is proud to announce the pre-launch of the official Virgin Islands cultural workbook, ‘KALLALOO: Curating Cultural CHAMPS’.

This project was thoughtfully curated in collaboration with St. Croix’s 2024 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Tatyana Hewitt, with one goal in mind: empowering young Virgin Islanders to know, question, and celebrate their heritage.

Designed for students ages 8–14, the workbook features a diverse collection of rigorous and engaging activities, including:

• Comprehensive critical-thinking questions
• Student-led discussion prompts
• Cultural literacy & STEM exercises
• Standards aligned with Virgin Islands Department of Education’s Kallaloo Framework.

Because culture must be taught, practiced, and protected.

This workbook is not just a learning tool; it is an invitation for the next generation to carry the torch. The movement starts with education. The legacy continues with them.

Our hope is to see this in the hands of every Virgin Islands scholar throughout the public school system. Help us make it happen! Donate⤵️
Paypal: [email protected]

AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER on 05/01.

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The dismantling of the Department of Education is an attack on our future. Knowledge is power, and we must fight to protect it!

Without federal oversight, we risk deepening the gaps in access to quality education, leaving students—especially those in marginalized communities—without the resources they need to succeed. Education is the foundation of progress, and we cannot afford to stand by while it’s dismantled.

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