"We must develop the competence on how to navigate race and racial conversations." -Dr. Howard Stevenson The work of building our racial literacy is hard but it is what is required of us by our communities now more than ever. We have a responsibility to learn the … [Read more...]
Building Racial Literacy and Equity Assignment
"We must develop the competence on how to navigate race and racial conversations." -Dr. Howard Stevenson The work of building our racial literacy is hard but it is what is required of us by our communities now more than ever. We have a responsibility to learn the … [Read more...]
Innovation and Disruption for Good: Using our entrepreneur superpowers to fight for justice
"The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where they stand at in times of challenge and controversy." -Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As entrepreneurs, we are leaders, plain and simple. We cannot stand idly by … [Read more...]
Connection is the Cure
With deep love and appreciation, our Akoben team offers this complimentary Connection is the Cure packet to the staff, families and students who are staying connected during this pandemic we are all facing. We've developed some of these resources and pulled together others … [Read more...]
Shame as a Challenge to Racial Equity in Schools
“It is not more uncomfortable to talk about race than to experience racism.” -Erin Baugher We have had the honor of helping educators across the United States navigate some of the most significant challenges that exist when serving children. Without question, … [Read more...]