EDUCATION - ALASKA BLACK CAUCUS

Committee Description

The Committee on Education shall: (1) seek to eliminate segregation and other discriminatory practices in public education; (2) study local educational conditions affecting people of color groups; (3) investigate the public school system and school zoning; (4) familiarize itself with textbook material which is racially derogatory; (5) seek to stimulate school attendance; (6) keep informed of school conditions and strive to correct abuses where found; (7) investigate the effects of standardized and high stakes testing practices; (8) teacher certification; (9) promote parental involvement in education; and (10) aim to be a center of popular education on the race question and on the work of the Alaska Black Caucus.

Committee Chair

Dr. Paula Williams

Past Activities

Apr 2021: The Black Excellence in Education Award (THE BEE)

The BEE is an award which recognizes one Black identifying Teacher of Color (retired or active) and one Black identifying Teaching Assistant for their positive contributions in the field of Education. Please use the linked form to submit nominations for the Black Teacher’s Excellence in Education Award. Anyone is welcome to submit a nomination HERE. Deadline extended to April 30, 2021.

Nov 2020: Black Lives Matter to Teachers T-shirts and Buttons

Black Lives Matter to Teachers t-shirts and buttons will be available until November 3rd. Purchasers have the option to donate to the Alaska Black Caucus in addition to buying a t-shirt or button.

The Anchorage Education Association (AEA) passed a motion to fully endorse the purchase of Alaska Black Caucus’ Black Lives Matter to Teachers t-shirts and buttons. The AEA will also incorporate the use of the shirts and buttons into their events, such as RedForEd days and contests to see which schools wore the most Black Lives Matter to Teachers shirts or buttons.

Get yours today!