30th Annual Delta Days in the Nation's Capital 2019
"Education: The Criminalization of Black Children"
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DTEC-TAG National Project Director Dr. Johni Cruse Craig and TAG Program Assistant Taylor Dent were featured on an education panel at the 30th Annual Delta Days in the Nation's Capital titled, Education: The Criminalization of Black Children alongside, Cara McClellan Esq., Maria C. Fernandez, and author of "Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools" Dr. Monique W. Morris,
moderated by Moderator Heather Foster, National Social Action Commissioner of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The panel discussion centered around
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dentifying how the school-to-prison pipeline looks on our students is essential in finding solutions to end this phenomenon. It is imperative to stay vigilant and to take an active stand against the inequities our students face in schools!
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Thank you to
Prince George's County Public Schools
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William Beanes Elementary
for inviting DTEC-TAG to serve as judges in the 2019 William Beanes Elementary School STEM Fair. It was a blast seeing the amazing research projects put on by the 4th and 5th grade classes. It was truly empowering to see students in STEM! After all, there is nothing without science! A special shout out to Mrs. Tatiana Alexander, a DTEC Change Agent, the Teachers and Administrators for their HEARTwork in making this happen!
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Check out our newest addition to the TAG Collection! The TAG notebook has been added to our donation incentives! Want a few for you and your crew?
This is great for meetings, to-do list and journaling. DONATE NOW for your
TAG Notebook
to be a trendsetter in your school!
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The Central Florida TAG Team received recognition in the February Edition of the University of Central Florida’s Teacher Education Department monthly publication for hosting their second townhall event titled, “Ensuring Every Student has the Opportunity to Succeed” on January 30, 2019 at Hope Church. An esteemed panel enlightened nearly 100 attendees on ESSA, education equity and advocacy! Read more here:
The STEIgram
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On March 6, the Central Florida TAG Team held a panel discussion titled, ESSA: Every Student Student Succeeds. This panel served as an awareness presentation to Nathan B. Young Elementary School's Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC). The first step is awareness, the second step is action!
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Texas P.A.C.T.S.
DeSoto ISD
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Texas TAG Participant Levatta Levels was invited to the Texas State Capital by State Board of Education Member Aicha Davis to speak on proposed bills focused on providing additional funds to students that have been incarcerated or have incarcerated parents. Levatta speaks to the importance of knowing about the legislative process, "As an Educator, you should take time to learn the legislative process that leads to laws and policies that educators are required to implement and uphold. Thank God for our OUTSTANDING elected officials in the Best Southwest. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue to serve!"
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Texas State Representative Toni Rose
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On February 23, 2019 Texas P.A.C.T.S. team members, Raechel Broussard, Levatta Levels, EuRonda Morgan and Kieshla Wylie presented at the TABSE State Conference the Moody Gardens Convention Center. #ESSAvibe!
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Georgia Dream Team
Henrico County
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On March 9 Georgia Dream Team members, (L-R) Robin Marshall, Judith A Williams, Shonda Morgan and Eula Spivey attended the Henrico County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority's 2nd Annual Southside Women in Business Expo to educate attendees on ESSA and TAG. Way to turn dreams into reality! #GADreamFulfilled
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North Carolina
Charlotte - Mecklenburg
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On March 15, North Carolina TAG Participant Merisha Leak was among nearly 50 educators who attended a conversation on economic mobility hosted by the Charlotte Hornets in partnership with Bank of America. In an effort to aid the problem of the economic mobility of Charlotte's poor residents. Way to be a voice for the voiceless Merisha!
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On March 18, South Florida TAG Team Deidra Johnson and Harvey J. Stribling attended South Broward County Alumnae Chapter's 2nd Annual Delta Week Open House. Attendees were enthusiastic to learn about ESSA and the DTEC-TAG education initiative. Way to go, South Florida T.A.G. for being present and excited to bring awareness to this civil rights issue!
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On March 9 Educational Equity and Advocacy Warriors Harvey J. Stribling and Deidra Johnson attended a weekly Saturday UP-PAC Under-represented Peoples Positive Action Council meeting where Dr. Steve Gallon III, Miami Dade County Public Schools District 1 Board member discussed Eduction initiatives and priorities for District 1 Schools. They engaged Dr. Gallon about the Florida ESSA Plan and the implementation at the local school district level.
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The South Florida T.A.G. Equity Warrior Harvey J. Stribling provided an Florida ESSA Plan Awareness Presentation to the Nathan B. young a Elementary School’s Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (ESSA).
If you would like to JOIN the team and assist T.A.G in accelerating the AMPLIFICATION! Complete this form to connect and receive our monthly.
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Tennessee TAG Participant Jodie Jones gave a POWERFUL testimony at the inagural Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope public meeting with city's elected officials on October 21, 2018. It is no secret that our Change Agents are a force to reckon with!
To watch Jodie's testimony click the image above (starts at 1:05)
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North Carolina
Alamance - Burlington
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On February 23, 2019, TAG Participants Pamela Criswell and Tia Gilliam - Wilson hosted a community conversation around education advocacy, equity and policy. This community conversation centered around the importance of literacy in education. Reading is fundamental and is imperative to success!
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On March 21, North Carolina TAG Participant Tia Gilliam Wilson hosted a Family Literacy night at Elon Elementary School where she led a k - 2 session in which parents received information on the importance of reading with their child daily. Tia also provided tools to support reading comprehension at home. Everyone student that attended took home a free book! Way to go Tia!
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On March 7 DMV TAG Participant Keisha Chandler served as a panelist in the second townhall: Adverse Childhood Experiences And Trauma: Building Resilience in partnership with the Washington DC Alumnae's Social Action Committee and Trinity University. Way to show up and show out for TAG!
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DC Attorney General Karl Racine
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Congratulations to DTEC Change Agent Keisha Thorpe on being named a national LifeChanger of the Year! Keishia currently teaches at the International High School Langley Park in Prince George's County, MD. Way to go Keishia! To view the video click the photo above!
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Please send in updates about the HEART work you are putting in in your respective districts!
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We always love to hear from our DTEC Change Agents. Do you have some highlights you would like to have shared on the DTEC-TAG social media? Send them to DTEC-TAG@deltafoundation.net.
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This educational program is made possible by the Delta Research and Educational Foundation.
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DTEC-TAG| DREF | 202-347-1337 | DTEC-TAG@deltafoundation.net | www.deltafoundation.net
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