Darius White
Drank the Kool-Aid: red or green?
What happens when you've drunk the corporate Kool-Aid for too long? Does this teacher have a drinking problem?
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Darius White
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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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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
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Dear PWIs: business as usual
I hope to be in partnership with you, not indebted to you. To get to this point, I have worked to be great, not an ingrate.
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Darius White
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Code WHITE: know yo' role
Based on my 18 years of upbringing in Texas, I know the power of white male rage and white women tears.
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Darius White
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"I Am Not Your Negro": Centering Blackness
What inspired this blog? Who inspired this blog? Thanks, James Baldwin.
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Darius White
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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
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Transitioning: 6 memorable quotes from my first year in private school
What is the craziest thing a token Black kid can hear in private school? Teachers, your words matter.
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Darius White
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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
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PWI Whisperer: now hiring
Who wouldn't want to work with Uncle Tom? You are more than qualified for the "syco" position. Apply now!
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Darius White
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PWI Whisperer: meet the applicants (BW)
Hi, if you're looking for an agreeable diversity hire, then I'm the perfect assistant for Uncle Tom.
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Darius White
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PWI Whisperer: meet the applicants (DJ)
My resume displays a high level of assimilation, white gazing, and "mainstream" appeal. Hire me!
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Darius White
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Into the Darkness: black ops...(pt2)
"I- ___- ___ -you." The words came charging out of his little mouth. Where had they come from? Where had those words been stationed all...
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Darius White
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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
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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
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Interviewing the Institution: it can't hurt to ask (family edition)
It can't hurt to ask a school these questions? How else would you know this school is a good fit for your child?
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Darius White
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Interviewing the Institution: it can't hurt to ask (teacher edition)
It can't hurt to ask a school these questions? How else would you know this school is a good fit for you?
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Darius White
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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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