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Darius White
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Gone to Ghana: no major revelations, just big reflections...
What did African male educators teach this "African-American" educator?
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Darius White
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Just Black Vision-Boarding: why (all) teachers need vision boards
What is the power of a vision board?What is social impact without sustainability? What is "vocation" without vision?
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Darius White
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The Joys & Killjoys of 2022-23: drama, transitions, babies
How would a Black male educator define and identify "joy" in 2023? What's the difference between happiness and joy?
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Darius White
9 min read
What is "joy" for a Black Male Teacher?: the joys & killjoys of 2021-22
What events brought you into a state of joy this year? What were potential threats or deterrents to your joy?
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Darius White
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The Souls of Black Teachers: I want my soul back...(part 1)
What is a soul? Do teachers have souls? Where are souls living, left, or lost inside and outside of the classroom?
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Darius White
9 min read
Watch Yo' Mouth/Talk Yo' Sh*t: over 20 lessons learned about having tough conversations in class
Exactly how do you navigate and facilitate hard conversations in the classroom? Here are some lessons I have learned while on the job.
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Darius White
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Professional Malpractice: f*ckups, failures, foolishness
How can we teachers learn from our mistakes? Ever wondered why some students are not your biggest fans?
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Darius White
6 min read
Full Circle: 6 memorable quotes from my first year TEACHING in private school
You won't believe the things I heard while teaching in private school. Minority teachers, tell me if I'm lying.
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Darius White
14 min read
Private School Quotables pt#3: back to school edition (micro-aggressions & micro-healing)
While we adults know our young people may not openly share, how can we support them through moments of "micro-aggression" and maltreatment?
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Darius White
6 min read
Into the Darkness: the introduction
Another late night, in front of my bright laptop screen. Type it, delete. Type it, delete. That line wasn’t bad; delete. It’s that time...
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Darius White
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The Children Froze by Nicole Jocleen
You’re going to say, “the dog is not going to bite you.”
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Darius White
3 min read
Our Body of Work
What will you do with that "fancy" private school education of yours?
What will your body of work be when it's all said and done?
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Darius White
2 min read
$500 Writing Contest Jan 2023: why black male educators (YBME)?
Wanna win $500?
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Darius White
8 min read
Just Black Content Creators: why read this blog?
What the hell is this blog? Who should be reading this blog? Who cares about Black educators?
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Darius White
11 min read
REST or DIE: what is "rest" for a Black male teacher?
Do you want to rest in peace? Why is rest important for sustainability and growth in the teaching profession?
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Darius White
2 min read
Scholarship Essay: "they don't value education"
What does it mean to be a Black male educator? Why don't you see that many Black men in classrooms?
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