Darius White
How to Write Your Own Contract: setting your own terms & conditions (teacher edition)
Have you ever written your own contract? I mean the personal contract for your actual professional contract?
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Darius White
- 12 min
The Joys & Killjoys of 2022-23: drama, transitions, babies
How would a Black male educator define and identify "joy" in 2023? What's the difference between happiness and joy?
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Darius White
- 9 min
What is "joy" for a Black Male Teacher?: the joys & killjoys of 2021-22
What events brought you into a state of joy this year? What were potential threats or deterrents to your joy?
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Darius White
- 9 min
Watch Yo' Mouth/Talk Yo' Sh*t: over 20 lessons learned about having tough conversations in class
Exactly how do you navigate and facilitate hard conversations in the classroom? Here are some lessons I have learned while on the job.
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Darius White
- 11 min
R.E.S.P.E.C.T: the importance of respect in our classrooms
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find out what it means to me...
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Darius White
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Professional Malpractice: f*ckups, failures, foolishness
How can we teachers learn from our mistakes? Ever wondered why some students are not your biggest fans?
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Darius White
- 6 min
Dear PWIs: business as usual
I hope to be in partnership with you, not indebted to you. To get to this point, I have worked to be great, not an ingrate.
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Darius White
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Code WHITE: know yo' role
Based on my 18 years of upbringing in Texas, I know the power of white male rage and white women tears.
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Darius White
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Full Circle: 6 memorable quotes from my first year TEACHING in private school
You won't believe the things I heard while teaching in private school. Minority teachers, tell me if I'm lying.
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Darius White
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Transitioning: 6 memorable quotes from my first year in private school
What is the craziest thing a token Black kid can hear in private school? Teachers, your words matter.
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Darius White
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Private School Quotables pt#3: back to school edition (micro-aggressions & micro-healing)
While we adults know our young people may not openly share, how can we support them through moments of "micro-aggression" and maltreatment?
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Darius White
- 3 min
PWI Whisperer: now hiring
Who wouldn't want to work with Uncle Tom? You are more than qualified for the "syco" position. Apply now!
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Darius White
- 3 min
Into the Darkness: black ops...(pt2)
"I- ___- ___ -you." The words came charging out of his little mouth. Where had they come from? Where had those words been stationed all...
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Darius White
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Our Body of Work
What will you do with that "fancy" private school education of yours?
What will your body of work be when it's all said and done?
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Darius White
- 8 min
Just Black Content Creators: why read this blog?
What the hell is this blog? Who should be reading this blog? Who cares about Black educators?
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Darius White
- 11 min
REST or DIE: what is "rest" for a Black male teacher?
Do you want to rest in peace? Why is rest important for sustainability and growth in the teaching profession?
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Darius White
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Interviewing the Institution: it can't hurt to ask (family edition)
It can't hurt to ask a school these questions? How else would you know this school is a good fit for your child?
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Darius White
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Interviewing the Institution: it can't hurt to ask (teacher edition)
It can't hurt to ask a school these questions? How else would you know this school is a good fit for you?
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Darius White
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Scholarship Essay: "they don't value education"
What does it mean to be a Black male educator? Why don't you see that many Black men in classrooms?
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