Rodney Robinson, 2019 National Teacher of the Year

08/28/2026

Words can’t express my excitement for this.

Announcing our first mainstage panel!

Shaping the Future: Insights from the National Teachers of the Year

Three National Teachers of the Year come together on one stage to talk about the future of our profession:

Leon Smith, 2026 National Teacher of the Year
Kurt Russell, 2022 National Teacher of the Year
Rodney Robinson, 2019 National Teacher of the Year and CEO of R.A.R.E. Consultations LLC

Moderated by Principal Baruti Kafele, retired educator, education consultant, and author.

Join us at the 9th National Black Men in Education Convening, November 13–15 in Philadelphia, under this year's theme: Rooted in History: Constructing the Next 100 Years of Education.

Register today: thecenterblacked.org/bmec

08/24/2026

Several of our incredible SEED teachers enjoyed their very first day in the classroom at George Washington Carver Elementary School! 🍎📚

The excitement was contagious as they officially began their new careers as educators with Richmond Public Schools. Moments like these are what SEED is all about—creating pathways into the profession and helping talented educators turn their passion into a career.

We are excited to watch them grow, inspire students, and make an impact this school year!

08/21/2026

Great message and explanation. Wildcat Pride.

08/17/2026

Kyle J. Jacobs is an inspiration to all. I’m proud of the work he has done and will continue to do. Iron sharpens iron at Armstrong High School.

Kyle Jacobs, a 26-year-old man from Richmond, Virginia, overcame foster care, abuse, and homelessness to earn his bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with honors from Virginia State University in 2022. His perseverance earned him a full scholarship to Columbia University for a master’s in Sustainability Management. 🎓❤️

08/17/2026

Hail State!!!

08/14/2026

Great Job Ashley Bland! RFD CARES is another Teacher and Leader Pathways program that lessens the financial burden on teachers to gain licensure and certification. https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/richmond-offers-new-free-cpr-training-for-teachers/?fbclid=IwZnRzaATsfP9wZG9mAWZkaWQWUMdoGoVcUb04zljjemQqC_X7ENPvQGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5dT6zsDmo2DmlAVoEvOxczbLph21shh2OJm-dP6e1AtVHl9iB_PBv9DpH0zA_aem_F4VSku96cTqw8-VqHLiJ6Q

Richmond Public Schools is partnering with the Richmond Education Association and the Richmond Fire Department to take some of the financial pressure off of teachers. RFD CARES is a new program hel…

08/13/2026

Loretta Watson changed the life trajectory of so many young girls/women in the east end of Richmond. I always smiled when I had her girls in my class because they were community leaders at a young age. They are still the heartbeat of Richmond today thanks to her. She is a true inspiration.

“I grew up in the same projects that they're from. I know what it's like. I absolutely know what it's like to live in the projects and things happen.”

08/11/2026

Follow Ms. Keegan on her REB award journey to visit the bears in Alaska.

Gators, the adventure begins TODAY! Follow Ms.Keegan on her Alaska trip to see the bears Ms. Keegan 🐻🌲

08/10/2026

Great story on the work we have been doing. Our mission is to give all students highly qualified educators from similar cultural backgrounds.

Richmond Public Schools (RPS) is continually looking to fill teacher vacancies through a talent office program. A growing number of Richmond teachers are taking the deal, as the school division has met a 150-teacher shortage gap divisionwide.

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