I'm Grateful for Teaching

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are gearing up for a great food, good company and a reminder of the deep importance of finding gratitude for the work we get to do for young people everyday. On today's episode, I share 7 of things I'm most grateful for in teaching and actualizing Black on Black Education's mission. Additionally, this episode serves as a reminder to all of us to learn and grow in how we acknowledge and support the indigenous community during this time. Although for many of us the meaning of Thanksgiving has change, the history is one that cannot be forgotten or dismissed because the oppressive systems that Black and Brown folks are working to dismantle are unequivocally linked to those of our indigenous brothers and sisters. Below are a few resources to help you focus on gratitude, today and everyday and an incredible post that serves as a starting point for learning about the history of thanksgiving, and the real consequences of the continued propaganda associated with the holiday. Mentioned During the Episode: ⁠An Experiment in Gratitude | The Science of Happiness Smarter in Seconds with Imani Blair Ali : Why is Thanksgiving Controversial Resources: Black on Black Education Documentary: Watch our full origin story on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want More Student-Centered Tips and Tricks?: Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shhh It's Time to Listen Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Buy ONE OR MANY of Our New Guided Journals: Get your copy on Amazon. It’s a fantastic tool to help find your way. There is both an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I'm Just a Kid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I'm Just a Teacher ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ version available. Contact: If you want to learn more about our Student Action Board, email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠eva@blackonblackeducation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠