BY LENORA BILLINGS-HARRIS The wise veteran educator and administrator searches for differences and similarities among educators and then chooses to guide and learn as a mentor. The most effective mentors realize their way is not the only way as they consider time, and circumstances. Do you have a mentor? Regardless of where you are in your [...]
read moreBy Lenora Billings-Harris Robert, Faheem, Tracee, Kewal, ShaShanda, Hernando, and Sarah are students in today’s typical classroom. Their parents range in age from 23 to 59 years old; two are adopted, two are being raised by their grandparents; two live with one parent; one has gay parents; one has physical limitations; and one student is [...]
read moreBy: Lenora Billings-Harris There are barriers, booby traps and blocked roadways on our journey toward achieving cultural competence among educators and students in schools. What do you say to the White teacher who always wants to touch your locks or braids? How do you tell your principal to stop giving you a high-five every time [...]
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