https://youtu.be/f4WTpLrmfyU Season 4 Episode 1 Black Girl Math talks with two of the authors from her summer reading list.
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S3.E6 Creating Space Through Math Talk
In April, I spoke with math educators across the country about using mathematical discourse to create spaces for Black children in classrooms for the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM). Special thanks to BWXME for joining my session to support me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQFxD080Zuc
S3.E5 Coaching Conversation
I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Tenisha Marcel-Herbert about planning for small group instruction. Dr. Herbert is currently an instructional math coach in DC and was looking for resources to support her teachers with tasks for small group work. What are your go-to resources for your small groups in math class? Share in … Continue reading S3.E5 Coaching Conversation
S3.E3 COVID and Classrooms: Candid Conversation with Dr. Carolyn Strong
S3.Ep2 Why Content Matters
My guest, Dr. Kristopher J. Childs (he/him) is a keynote speaker, educator, and member of senior leadership teams who focuses his work on excellence in teacher content and pedagogical knowledge, equity, leadership development, and organizational change. In this episode, Dr. Childs shares his reasons for advocating for equitable, relevant content for Black students especially Black … Continue reading S3.Ep2 Why Content Matters
S3.Ep 1 Developing Positive Mathematical Mindsets
This month, I connected with one of my former students, Taylor Montgomery, to discuss her her love of mathematics connects to her current work and how her identity affects her work. Taylor recently achieved the honor of being the 1st Black women to earn a Master's of Science in Biokinesiology from USC. She is an … Continue reading S3.Ep 1 Developing Positive Mathematical Mindsets
Season 3 Preview
Thanks so much for coming back for Season 3 of Black Girl Math! I had such a great response to the videos and guests from last season that I decided to bring it back for Season 3. I want to hear from you to help me get ready for Season 3. I am looking for … Continue reading Season 3 Preview
Appreciating Teachers
"A hard truth that keeps coming back to me is the idea that when one overlooks those in their sphere of influence, the ones who have been overlooked see it, feel it, and experience it."Lachanda Garrison, from The Power of Stories blog post For Teacher Appreciation Week, I wanted to celebrate a passionate educator who … Continue reading Appreciating Teachers
Creating Spaces for Black Girls
This month I speak with three educators whose stories have contributed to their purpose for working with Black girls and their educators to create spaces where Black girls are centered and celebrated. The three educators joining me in the conversation are Dr. Carolyn Strong, Deborah Peart, and Jacqueline Smalls. Dr. Carolyn Strong, a previous Black … Continue reading Creating Spaces for Black Girls
Black Girls Belong 2
You push a girl out of schools and you push her into the streets; you push her into violence; you push her into trauma. Susan Burton of A New Way of Life Reentry Project from Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools by Dr. Monique W. Morris and Jacoba Atlas This month, I am … Continue reading Black Girls Belong 2
Celebrating Black Girl Math™
Black Girl Math™ celebrates two years this month with a podcast episode on Kids Math Talk and a featured blog for #BlackWomenRockMath. I appreciated sharing my journey! Black Girl Math has so much to celebrate! Thank you to all of my subscribers and viewers for being a part of the first two years of the … Continue reading Celebrating Black Girl Math™
Checking-In
This month, I talk with Dr. Carolyn Strong, my friend and educator, about how to find ways to connect with and check in with Black students as we continue to deal with all of the social and political changes in the last year. Dr. Carolyn Strong is an educator, author and speaker. Dr. Strong’s work … Continue reading Checking-In
What’s New for Black Girl Math™ in 2021?
Happy New Year! Thank you for celebrating and following my journey at Black Girl Math™! Stay tuned for more video content this year! Check us out on our new social media pages on Twitter and via e-mail. https://youtu.be/dRtkCqcaUIo
Wrapping Up 2020
As I opened the holiday cards, I began to receive in the last couple of weeks, I was inspired to share highlights this year because this year was a LOT. Highlight 1--#BlackWomenRockMath is an online "collective of hidden voices in math education" to empower Black women and girls to share their experiences as students and … Continue reading Wrapping Up 2020
More Talk to Create Equitable Spaces
One of the areas where I focus my work is on creating spaces for students to develop learning communities where they can see themselves as capable mathematicians who learn from each other. In a recent webinar, one of the Talk Moves authors, Dr. Nancy Anderson, and I discuss some specific strategies to support teachers who … Continue reading More Talk to Create Equitable Spaces
Back to School 2020
My newly organized remote office space It’s that time of year again! Going “back to school” this year has a different look and feel because of the pandemic. Many school districts made painstaking decisions to either start school online, in-person, or in a hybrid due to the safety precautions based on the number of Covid-19 … Continue reading Back to School 2020
S4.E2 Importance of Advocacy for Black Girls in Math
S3.E4 Author Talk
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Pam Seda and Dr. Kyndall Brown, authors of Choosing to See. https://youtu.be/KAvXrygbOtk
Season 3 Break
Happy New Year! 2021 happened so quickly that I didn’t realize that I haven’t posted in awhile. I wanted to share some highlights that made my year. My first highlight of 2021 was watching episodes of Centering Sisters: Real Talk for Black Women by Black Women. Centering Sisters is a movement focused on centering the … Continue reading Season 3 Break
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