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I was born in the country… I ain’t tripping on a snake. 👑〽️

The 2025 Hilliard-Sizemore Research Course brought together 45 early career scholars and advanced graduate students to learn from some of the most respected researchers in the field of education. Thank you to all who participated! It was an impactful, uplifting day.

“ Often missing is educators having compassion and understanding the root cause of students’ actions that shifted to them being disciplined to implementing restorative justice measures.” Co-authored with DrDonnaYFord!

I meant it, I did it! 05.01.25 Dissertation defended! ✔️ Doc_Tah_BEnson is now Dr. Benson! 🫶🏾

CONGRATS to newly minted Dr. Janella D. Benson ( DOC_TA_BEnson ) for passing her defense and being named DOCTOR. Her dissertation: “A Legacy of Leaders and Rest: An Exploration of Black Women’s Experiences in a Summer Bridge Program”👏🏽🦡💫 #ThisIsELPA

What’s better than 1 Black PhD? Several! So grateful that I started and ended this journey in community💕💕💕 University of Wisconsin c/o 2025 📸: Akosua-Asamoabea (on IG)

Flashing back to one of the most inspiring moments of our AERA business meeting—our Fireside Chat with Dr. Brian A. Burt, moderated by Dr. Joshua Wallace. 🔥 Insightful reflections and shared visions for inclusive, impactful scholarship in higher ed. #AERA2025 #FiresideChat

PittEd Postdoc Blayne Stone Jr.'s poster was favorite among peers at the 18th Pitt Postdoctoral Research Symposium. Congratulations! Read more about his eye-opening research on Black college students, with foster care experience, pursuing higher education education.pitt.edu/postdocs-resea…

An upcoming report shows tribes have redefined and tailored US foster care laws to match the priorities of their unique communities and cultures. imprintnews.org/top-stories/tr…

It’s funny how life comes around full circle… Im happy to announce I am headed to The University of Texas – Austin🤘🏾🧡 as a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership & Policy in the College of Education. Austin, I’m coming back…Texas, I’m finally coming home!

Colorado foster kids more likely to pass classes, less likely to get suspended with new state program buff.ly/PZJDgQm

The Black Males in Engineering project earned a prestigious The Telly Awards. Shout out to Source Ten and everyone who made this project come to life. education.wisc.edu/news/black-mal…

Legacy: to not remain the only and to not be the last.

🎙️ Introducing The Say More Podcast! Born from my Theories of Student Development course, students and I explore theories of identity, justice & love. Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… #SayMorePodcast #HigherEducation #StudentDevelopment

BIG CONGRATS to our four Dr. Carolyn Kelley Dissertation Award Recipients: Dr. Nicole Contreras-García, Dr. Tony Rivera Dugas Jr., Dr. Erin K. Gill, and Dr. Stephanie Gabriella Jureidini. #ThisIsELPA 🦡🦡🦡🦡👏👏👏👏

The ELPA 2025 Summer Newsletter is officially OUT! Read our stories feat Dr. Marilyn Gaddis’ impact, the recent Dr. Carolyn Kelley Dissertation Award Recipients, remembering ELPA Professor Emeritus Dr. Marvin Fruth, and more ! #ThisIsELPA 👏🏽💫🦡 NEWS 🗞️: bit.ly/ELPASummer2025

The Black Males in Engineering (Black Males in Engineering) project represents a comprehensive approach to supporting Black males in #STEM, offering research-backed methods that span from primary school through doctoral studies. (by @JamalEricWatson) bit.ly/4lMfkxC

The Pusha & Malice album is so hard. Master Craftsmanship. Shout out to Push and Malice.