According to the Brookings Institute, Black boys in American K-12 schools are more likely than their white peers to be suspended from school or interact with the criminal justice system. Additionally, they are less likely to be enrolled in gifted and talented programs or have teachers who set high expectations. How can we empower Black boys to embrace a narrative that is true to who they are, and what they can accomplish? How can schools create an equitable environment for Black boys to thrive and be kept accountable through the process? Can professional development help teachers identify and correct blindspots?     

 

In this episode, Kevin discusses how our nation’s Black boys can create a better narrative for themselves and the role educators can play with co-founder and CEO of Never Whisper Justice, Jon-Thomas Royston.

This is, What I Want to Know.

 

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