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🌟Celebrating a Beacon of Change: The Legacy of Frank Mickens 📚 As we commemorate Black History Month, we spotlight transformative leaders who have made indelible marks on their communities and beyond. Frank Mickens, the esteemed principal of Boys and Girls High School in Central Brooklyn, stands out as a towering figure whose dedication and innovative leadership dramatically improved the lives of countless young people. 🔹 A Visionary in Education Under Mickens' stewardship from the late 1980s until his retirement in 2004, Boys and Girls High School witnessed a phenomenal transformation. The graduation rate doubled, from 24.4% to 47.7%, with 85% of graduates advancing to college. Mickens' formula for success was rooted in discipline, high expectations, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every student. 🔹 The Mickens Method: Discipline, Safety, Success Mickens was renowned for his unconventional yet effective methods. His commitment extended beyond the classroom; he worked tirelessly, and perimeter to ensure a learning environment. With a walkie-talkie and clipboard, his presence was a constant reassurance to students and staff alike. 🔹 A Legacy That Lives On Frank Mickens' impact transcends statistics. He crafted an environment that fostered academic excellence, self-esteem, and safety, empowering students to envision and work towards a brighter future. His legacy is a testament to the power of education as a tool for community upliftment and transformation. 🔹 Reflecting on Our Role As we celebrate the achievements of African American leaders like Frank Mickens this Black History Month, let's also reflect on how we can emulate their spirit of innovation, commitment, and leadership in our own communities. How can we contribute to creating environments that nurture potential and foster success? https://lnkd.in/gASvgRdM #BlackHistoryMonth #Education #Leadership #FrankMickens #CommunityImpact

Drs. Brian L. Wright and Shelly L. Counsell provide an excellent read on the promise, potential, and possibilities of young Black boys. Identifying their assets is critical to developing their academic identity and achievement motivation. As educators, we must access the best resources to create optimal learning environments for young Black boys. Let's focus on PreK-3 development to ensure a bright future for our young Black scholars. #education #youthdevelopment #diversityandinclusion

Watch: How Historically Black Colleges & Universities Are Bolstering America’s Black Teacher Pipeline A video replay exploring the role of HBCUs in the future of teaching.

Albany graduates, get to know the people who will be on stage to celebrate your day and the special messages they have for you! Christi Shorkey, lecturer from the school of human services: "I imagine many of you did not think you would ever get to this day but here you are! No doubt you had to conquer many hurdles and persevere to get to this point! I hope you can take today to reflect on your achievements, to celebrate and to let today serve as a steppingstone for your continued success." Read more: https://bit.ly/4aUrE9U

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It's all about serving the students. We work together with students, who help us understand how higher education needs to evolve to serve them better. We pilot their solutions and scale those that make the impact we all seek. Asking students how to improve higher education is a surprisingly radical approach to their success. #REP4 #highereducation #studentcentered #studentsuccess

Are you looking to teach REAL Black History this year? The truth is there's much more to Black History than slavery, in fact the story of Black Americans is a story of hope, courage, bravery, resistance, change, progress and success. But you won't learn that from the K12 system. And that's because the textbooks don't teach the REAL STORY! The textbooks want to focus on slavery - and call it a day! Which is why there's a brand NEW COURSE on Black History this year. It's called "The 28 Days of Black History" and it covers the real historical record from the 1600s through modern society. This is the most complete course on Black History in the K12 system today - and this curriculum map would normally cost a school district $1,000 to use it. But if you follow this link - you can download this $1,000 curriculum map FOR FREE!! https://lnkd.in/gaSTgfYv Why is Leaf Academy giving this $1,000 curriculum map away for FREE? That's easy - because Leaf Academy is on a MISSION to fix our schools!! And you can't fix schools when textbooks don't teach the real STORY behind Black History. Therefore, if you want to teach the Real History this February. And you want to become the most cutting-edge, 21st century teacher in your district- then DOWNLOAD this $1,000 curriculum map FOR FREE right now. What are you waiting for?? How often do you get a comprehensive course that plans the next 28 days of class out for you? That's right - when you download this $1,000 curriculum map - you will get 28 straight days of "big ideas" and 28 sets of essential questions to build the most incredible lesson plans of your career. This curriculum map would normally cost a school district $1,000, but you can download it for FREE - right now with this link: https://lnkd.in/gaSTgfYv Stop teaching from the old textbook and start teaching your students the REAL Black History this February. #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #americanhistory #education #teachers #professionaldevelopment #curriculumdevelopment #curriculum #schools #educationalleadership #schoolleadership #schoolprincipals

EVERYMAN has a teacher and every great man has a great teacher. Zig Ziglar said, ‘a lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could.’’ Frederick Douglas, the most important black American leader of the 19th century and a key figure in the abolition of slavery in the United States said, ‘‘it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.’’ Teachers are nation builders, teachers are the centre of education, and their contributions can never be overestimated. Teaching is hard work and it is poignant if it is further made tougher when teachers are ‘forced’ to work in environment that are not conducive to learning. ‘‘Teachers are expected to reach unattainable goals with inadequate tools. The miracle is that at times they accomplish this impossible task.’’ –Hain G. Ginott. Parents must cultivate the habit of investing into their children’s teacher because it is an investment that will last them through life. On the long run, it cost less to invest in teachers. The greatest gift you can ever give to your children is the gift of someone that will nourish and inspire them to live a life of impact and purpose. A bad teacher is worse than a bad doctor because teachers affect eternity. ‘‘Good teachers are costly, but bad teachers cost more.’’ –Bob Talbert. Wrong Curriculum False result! Right Curriculum (Ture) Genuine Result #Happyteachersday

Honors College alumnus Christian Johnson is grateful to his parents, Franklin and Kathleen Johnson, who instilled the value of academic excellence in their children. He and his five siblings all received an Honors Education: Emily Ann Johnson (Ott), Martha Ann Johnson (Jackson), Eden Ann Johnson (Ellingson), Joshua Johnson, and Samuel Johnson. Read more about Christian's inspiring educational and career journey, and how his time in the Honors College impacted him, by following the link below. https://lnkd.in/gPEbtSkU