I was reminded today of the importance of integrating family obligations with work, especially when you're pursuing something you're passionate about. Finding ways to involve your family in your work can create meaningful connections, foster collaboration, and enrich your

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Happy Juneteenth! Real Men Teach

🎉 Celebrating a Milestone in Education Equity! 🎓 Congratulations to Leticia Alvarez the first graduate of Normandale Community College @SpedUP program—an innovative effort designed to increase the number of BIPOC special education teachers in Minnesota. Your journey from

This summer, I had the privilege of serving as a 2025 UNCF K–12 Education Fellowship Capstone Project Coach. Working with four outstanding HBCU students—Kenly, Calib, Sydney, and Zion—was incredible! UNCF New York

🎉 Huge congratulations to Kids In Need Foundation on 30 years of supporting teachers and the grand opening of their new location! 💛 Love this organization—if you’re a teacher and haven’t checked them out yet, you absolutely should. Bonus highlight: got to meet ! MN Teacher of the

UpLiFT Movement is live at the Field Trip Adventures - 2025 MN Field Trip & Activity EXPO — Booth #73! Calling all BIPOC educators — stop by to learn about our culturally sustaining mentorship program designed to empower and support you through leadership development and community

Some of the best minds in education right here in one photo! Also, Cohort 10 wrapping up a summer course. University of St. Thomas SUTR adjunct instructors 🔥🔥🔥 #SUTR #spps #UST #residency #teacherpathways #education #cohortmodel

Some amazing educators in this photo!

We are deeply grateful to the Minnesota Department of Education for spotlighting UpLiFT Movement in the September 2025 Mentoring and Induction Newsletter! Special thanks to Chris Ramadan for your continued partnership and support. We are so excited to be moving into Year Two of our grant, building even

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Just for fun… Our executive director is about to embark on a meaningful father and son journey. As an HBCU alumni of The Xavier University of Louisiana — which is celebrating its centennial this year — this trip carries an even deeper significance for him. He has been waiting

As we get ready for our HBCU tour, spending time with “The Battle for the Black Mind” by Dr. Karida Brown feels especially meaningful. This book carries the voices and stories of countless Black educators and learners who paved the way before us, and it has me reflecting on the

Join us this week at Urban Growler Brewing Company

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