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Reviving the legacy of the Black teaching tradition

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Sharif El-Mekki |

TED-Ed Educator Talks

• January 2023

Educator Sharif El-Mekki advocates for the revival of the Black teaching tradition — a set of educational practices grounded in philosophies, values and actions that stretch from pre-colonial Africa to historical African American leaders. He posits that this tradition can help teachers better serve Black students and create a more equitable learning environment for all.

Educator Sharif El-Mekki advocates for the revival of the Black teaching tradition — a set of educational practices grounded in philosophies, values and actions that stretch from pre-colonial Africa to historical African American leaders. He posits that this tradition can help teachers better serve Black students and create a more equitable learning environment for all.

This talk was presented at a TED Salon event given in partnership with TED-Ed Educator Talks.

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Sharif El-Mekki

Sharif El-Mekki

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This talk was presented at a TED Salon event given in partnership with TED-Ed Educator Talks.

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