Children are creatures of wonder. The inexperience of their youth is a stimulant, rather than an inhibition, permitting them great capacity for curiosity and formation. Everything is new to a child. It is with joy that children discover themselves and navigate their unbridled potential. Yet, Black and Brown youth are often denied the grace and innocence of childhood. They are …
by Zakiya Jackson, President I had a dream recently where I was in a field full of yellow, green, and purple flowers. The sun was shining bright and we were all wearing white. We – children, babies, adults, family, friends – were enjoying each other and nature and overflowing with peace, laughter, and joy. And our hair sure did look …
I went to the White House last week to attend the State Arrival Ceremony of the President and First Lady of South Korea. I went because I appreciate Korean culture here in the United States and in Korea. I was delighted to see that a part of the ceremony was a children’s choir – Korean Americans singing in Korean and …
This year at TEP we’re dreaming of learning environments that are safe and nurturing. In that pursuit, we believe in centering the joy of Black and Brown children. When children have their joy centered they can be more grounded, more focused, freer, and happier. Joy allows students to thrive. We want that for Black and Brown children. We believe that …
