Black Alabamians for Education

12/19/2022

Without you, our work is challenging. Your decision to join forces with us to become informed and empowered is critical. Together we can “Train like a Team; Fight like a Family!” http://ow.ly/V4hW30nVZeq

12/14/2022

Your decision to join forces with us to become informed and empowered is critical. Together we can “Train like a Team; Fight like a Family!” Get involved TODAY! TEXT BA4EDU to 52886

12/12/2022

"When I was in school, my mother stressed education, I am so glad she did. I graduated from Yale College & Yale University with my master’s and I didn’t do it by missing school." - Angela Bassett http://ow.ly/WGD230nN42a

12/09/2022

Without you, our work is challenging. Your decision to join forces with us to become informed and empowered is critical. Together we can “Train like a Team; Fight like a Family!”

12/07/2022

12/05/2022

Black Alabamians for Educations is here to make sure that your children know that they are inherently intelligent and talented.

12/02/2022

Black Alabamians for Education is unapologetic in its overall goal for our children to become even better individuals through education.

11/30/2022

Black Alabamians for Education helps children to build respectful and caring relationships

11/29/2022

Your decision to join forces with us to become informed and empowered is critical. Together we can “Train like a Team; Fight like a Family!” Get involved TODAY! TEXT BA4EDU to 52886

11/29/2022

We squaded up with some of our Birminghan youth and parents for vs Austin Spurs!

11/28/2022

At Black Alabamians for Education we make sure that our children's education is one of the main things that we focus on.

11/25/2022

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/23/2022

At Black Alabamians for Education we value bringing diversity through a narrow strip of unity.

11/21/2022

At Black Alabamians for Education we always strive to close Alabama's achievement gap!

11/21/2022

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11/19/2022

At Black Alabamians for Education our mission is to equip, inform, and empower Black families with information on accessing a high quality education. Who's with us!

11/17/2022

Christa Andrews

11/12/2022

Your decision to join forces with us to become informed and empowered is critical. Together we can “Train like a Team; Fight like a Family!” Get involved TODAY! TEXT BA4EDU to 52886

11/11/2022

Alabama ‘failing’ schools: 79 schools on first list published since pandemic
https://www.al.com/educationlab/2022/11/alabama-failing-schools-list-79-schools.html

11/11/2022

Alabama implements new graduation requirements for public school students https://www.waff.com/2022/11/10/alabama-implements-new-graduation-requirements-public-school-students/

11/09/2022

FACT: Charter public schools are generally required to take all students who want to attend. If there are more interested students than availability, the schools are required to hold lotteries, randomly selecting students . So yes, you can go to ANY charter school in Al! https://bit.ly/3sDY8R7

11/08/2022

It’s election day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, and the polls are open as of 7 a.m. today. Here’s what you need to know about all the items on the ballot, including a U.S. Senate race, Congressional races, constitutional amendments, and more: https://www.al.com/news/2022/11/alabama-voting-guide-2022-what-races-constitutional-amendments-are-on-the-ballot-what-to-know.html

10/31/2022

Timeline photos

10/28/2022

10 Strategies for Schools to Improve Parent Engagement

https://www.gettingsmart.com/2019/10/05/10-strategies-for-schools-to-improve-parent-engagement/

10/26/2022

Your decision to join forces with us to become informed and empowered is critical. Together we can “Train like a Team; Fight like a Family!” Get involved TODAY! TEXT BA4EDU to 52886

10/22/2022

Personal point of privilege to Congratulate my Niece and her peers for being in the Top 20 AR Readers! 👏🏽👏🏽 Black Alabamians for Education salutes you and encourages you to and

Congrats to our Top 20 AR Reader this 1st 9 weeks! We are so proud of you! Readers are leaders! 📚

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15UxKIWl-xI8C_e_T7PiRTpGMW6TbYA81BAcQ1QLgE5g/edit?usp=sharing

10/20/2022

Our founder Neonta Williams moderating the Parent Collaboration panel.

10/19/2022

We will be at the NSFA's Annual Charter School Conference! Keynote Speakers, Dr. Michael L. Lomax, United Negro College Fund President and CEO, and Shavar Jeffries, President of Education Reform Now.

10/14/2022

Your decision to join forces with us to become informed and empowered is critical. Together we can “Train like a Team; Fight like a Family!” Get involved TODAY! TEXT BA4EDU to 52886

10/13/2022

Without you, our work is challenging. Your decision to join forces with us to become informed and empowered is critical. Together we can “Train like a Team; Fight like a Family!”

10/07/2022

Students, parents, teachers, and school supporters can submit their stories— and it gives the school of your choice the opportunity to win a $1,000 grant. The deadline is October 28th, so be sure to spread the word!

10/06/2022

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Join Us @ https://www.blackal4edu.org/

10/04/2022

We welcome parents and the community at-large who are connected to our Core Values to commit your time and talents to volunteer with us to engage and increase the number of families that we impact, inform and empower. If you have a heart to serve and inform, please contact us. Get started https://www.blackal4edu.org/

09/29/2022

The PAL leadership program is design to expand the parenting network among other parents in the community to provide mutual support in skills development and child-focused parental actions. By doing this; we hope to increase parental involvement and influence in policy decisions to sustain and create quality options for parents. Learn more https://www.blackal4edu.org/parent-advocacy/

09/27/2022

What is Parent Choice?
In Alabama, parents can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling, but depending on your location you may have all or only a few of these options.

09/23/2022

Results of New Statewide Tests Tell Both Familiar and Alarming Story
https://parcalabama.org/results-of-new-statewide-tests-tell-both-familiar-and-alarming-story/

09/22/2022

We always strive to close Alabama's achievement gap!

09/21/2022

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09/16/2022

We are hiring for 2 Part Time Family & Community Organizer for the Montgomery and Birmingham area. We are looking for energetic individuals who care about the community and the children within them.

The Family & Community Organizer will strategically establish, sustain and build relationships between parent advocates, community/school leaders, stakeholders and BA4E while equipping, informing and empowering Black families with information on accessing a high quality k12 education.

Job Requirements:
Build public knowledge and support of BA4E advocacy efforts
Ability to work independently & efficiently in a remote setting

Key Responsibilities:
Conduct meetings weekly with potential BA4E members
Facilitate Parent Empowerment Sessions
Collecting and capture photos and video of events, meetings, and other community activities.
Successfully build community relationship within traditional and non-traditional communities
Track advocacy efforts through database tools
Work flexible hours to meet organizational program requirements and community needs, including evening and weekends.
Please apply at http://ow.ly/2nkC50Kihqg

09/15/2022

Our #2 goal is to identify and aggressively support ALL educational options, and equal educational opportunities, for ALL children including the option of parent choice. http://ow.ly/V4hW30nVZeq