ALL THE HONOREES DURING THE ANNUAL STATE OF BLACK LEARNING CONFERENCE’S AWARDS CEREMONY, AUG. 11, AT PPG PAINTS ARENA. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)
Each year, thought leaders, learning stakeholders, and educators come together in Pennsylvania to be inspired, encouraged, and empowered in their services to Black children.
DR. NOSAKHERE GRIFFIN-EL, BLACK EXCELLENCE HONOREE
TAECHAUN SELLERS, BLACK EXCELLENCE HONOREE
RUTH WALKER, BLACK EXCELLENCE HONOREE
ALEXIS WASHINGTON, BLACK EXCELLENCE HONOREE
JASON B. ALLEN , BLACK EXCELLENCE HONOREE
DONNELL WILKINS, BLACK EXCELLENCE HONOREE
SHATIERA PORTE’E, NEW EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
CARLA RAE KNIGHT, EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
CHASE PATTERSON
DR. CHRISTINE MCCLURE, LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
ABOUT THE STATE OF BLACK LEARNING
Historically, education has been seen as a ‘one size fits all’ system for students. Research shows this is not the case with Black students. Whether considering a child’s home life or integrating a learning strategy to enhance student engagement, it is essential to hone in on the ways in which educators interact with and teach Black students. SBL was designed to increase educator effectiveness and provide the tools necessary to help participants address all of the factors that improve student outcomes and help Black children learn.