It should be the norm that every single student in this country is guaranteed a quality education no matter where they live, which tax bracket their family might fall into, or their race. And it’s unfortunate that it has to be argued so often and politicized.
– Genel Fowler, educator and instructional guide at Detroit Achievement Academy

Contributed by Binta Dixon, Editor-in-Chief of Exchange Press.

The foundational work of Black leaders in early care and education continues to provide pathways for young children and families to engage with rich and whole-child centered opportunities for learning.

Montessori Public published an article on the history of Black Montessori, highlighting the efforts of educators and caregivers to provide public options for Montessori education as early as the 1960’s. One trailblazer in this area of focus was Rosyln Davis Williams, the founder of Central Harlem Association of[…]