54th National Convention of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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Though Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.'s 54th National Convention ended early, we were able to engage many members while there! The fun was great while it lasted and we look forward to sparking Advocacy in Action across the country! We would like to thank the DST Membership Services Committee, led by Soror Taylor McCain for including DREF in this area.
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The DTEC-TAG workshop was titled,
Education Equity Warriors: A Civil Rights Fight
. This workshop was set to provide attendees with the tools needed to be A.R.M.E.D. to effectively advocate for equitable education practices. ARMED stands for: Attract, Retain, Manage, Equity and Devotion. The workshop was set to discuss academic programs and achievement, family engagement, state assessment and opportunity gap, highly effective educators and 21st century schools. Workshop presenters included: Keisha Chandler, Dr. Johni Cruse Craig, Deidra Johnson, Tracey Knight, Danielle Miles, Joe Ann Oatis, EuRhonda Morgan, Eula Lewis - Spivey, and Dr. Martha S. Lue Stewart. Special thanks to Dr. Kandis Boyd and Veronica Menefee for serving as the workshop Recorders. Enjoy the workshop opening video and slideshow below!
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The Education Trust: Hidden Heroes Summit 2019
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(L-R) North Carolina TAG Participants Pamela Criswell and Merisha Leak pictured with Education Trust CEO, Dr. John B. King Jr.
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Texas TAG Participant EuRhonda Morgan
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North Carolina TAG Participant Merisha D. Leak pictured with the Charlotte, NC team of educator
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(L-R) Texas TAG Participants: Kieshla C. Wylie, Levatta D. Levels, Dr. Jennifer McMillen, EuRhonda Morgan and Raechel Broussard pictured with Education Trust Senior Associate of National and State Partnerships Robert L. Ruffins
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On July 8 - 10, 2019 The Education Trust invited the members of the North Carolina team, Pamela Criswell and Merisha Leak and the Texas PACTS members, (L-R) Kieshla Wylie, Levatta Levels, Dr. Jennifer McMillen, EuRhonda Morgan and Raechel Broussard to the inaugural Hidden Heroes Summit in Baltimore, Maryland. This conference was designed to recruit highly efficacious educators of color to provide solution-based strategies to increase teacher diversity. The Education Trust serves as a national partner of DTEC-TAG and we are very honored to have our TAG Participants recognized to serve as education advocate leaders. Partnerships like these are the first of many to come! Thank you to the attendees for their HEARTwork and enthusiasm to be involved.
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Georgia
Stone Mountain, GA
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Congratulations to Dr. Char-Shenda Covington, Principal of Stone Mountain Elementary School, on being selected by the Governor's Office of Student Achievement for participation in the Fiscal Year 2020 Discover, Design, Develop (D3) Schools Project. Stone Mountain will receive funding for its LEVEL UP: Leading Everyday with Vision, Excitement and Love Uniting Purpose program. Dr. Covington is also a member of the Georgia TAG Team. Congratulations on this accomplishment, the students of Stone Mountain are blessed to have you!
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North Carolina
Charlotte - Mecklenburg
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Our very own, Merisha Leak published an opt-ed titled, "
For Us, By Us: 3 Reasons Why Teachers of Color Need Their Own Professional
Development Spaces"
Click
here
for a great read!
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Tennessee TAG (TNT)
Memphis, TN
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To celebrate Juneteenth Jodie Jones, in partnership with the Dream Chasers of Tennessee hosted a Juneteenth celebration in which students participated in an academic scavenger hunt! This is innovative engagement touching a variety of stakeholders! Click
here
to watch the recap video.
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North Carolina
Charlotte - Mecklenburg
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On June 19 North Carolina TAG team members, Pamela Criswell, Tia Gilliam - Wilson and Merisha Leak conducted a professional development on teacher efficacy. Educator attendees were given "teacher efficacy tees". Such a welcoming and knowledgeable experience. Way to go! Click
here
to view more from this activation.
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On June 27, Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC TAG Participant held an event called,
#WhatTheESSA
.Through this event Merisha increased knowledge and understanding around ESSA. Our team has passion, strategy and determination.
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Please send in updates about the HEART work you are putting in in your respective districts!
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Send in information from your region to be featured on DTEC-TAG social media and newsletter!
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Black Educators Rock ROCK Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina
July 18 - 21, 2019
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North Carolina TAG Participants Pamela Criswell and Merisha Leak will be presenting a this year's ROCK Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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CBCF Annual Legislative Conference, Washington D.C.
September 2019
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TAG Participants Raechel Broussard, Keisha Chandler, Dr. Char-Shenda Covington, and Tia Gilliam - Wilson will be presenting at this year's Annual Legislative Conference!
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TAG Culmination Weekend, Washington D.C.
October 11 - 13, 2019
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If you have not received your travel information please email Taylor to request your itinerary. We look forward to seeing you in October!
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What Happens When Incarceration Meets Education
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Want Safe Schools? Start With Research-Based School Discipline Policies
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This educational program is made possible by the Delta Research and Educational Foundation.
To donate, click here:
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DTEC-TAG| DREF | 202-347-1337 | DTEC-TAG@deltafoundation.net | www.deltafoundation.net
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