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As educators head back into their classrooms this month & into the next, it's a great time to #ThankABlackTeacher. GMU student Caleb Zachary talked about educators who influenced him and how they taught him what hard work looks like.

Let us know who did that for you.

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August 26, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Today for #TeacherAppreciationWeek, it's #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay! This year's theme: "Black
Resistance and Joy: Teaching as a Practice of Freedom." How did a Black teacher change your life? Tag them, celebrate them, and help the world understand why #WeNeedBlackTeachers. #ThankABlackTeacher
May 7, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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It’s Black Teacher Appreciation Day.

Today, we honor Black educators whose classrooms are places of resistance, joy, belonging, and freedom.

#WeNeedBlackTeachers #ThankABlackTeacher #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay
May 7, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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Save the Date for #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay on May 7! This year's theme is "Black Resistance and Joy" because teaching has always been a practice of freedom. #ThankABlackTeacher #WeNeedBlackTeachers https://bit.ly/41ziw7D
April 30, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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National Black Teacher Appreciation Day #ThankABlackTeacher
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May 9, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Today is National Black Teacher Appreciation Day. #ThankABlackTeacher #WeNeedBlackTeachers www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
60 Philly teachers receive Lindback Award for excellence in the classroom
The School District of Philadelphia is honoring 60 district teachers with the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teachers for their work in the classroom.
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May 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Today is Black Teacher Appreciation Day, a day to recognize and appreciate the contributions of Black educators and to raise awareness about the shortage of Black teachers in the education system. #weneedblackteachers #thankablackteacher
May 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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To all the Black male teachers out there: thank you for being the role models, mentors, and changemakers our classrooms need.

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May 7, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Today is Black Teacher Appreciation day! Sharif El-Mekki The CEO of the Center for black educator development. @selmekki @centerblacked #ThankABlackTeacher #WeNeedBlackTeachers

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May 7, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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🍎 Black Teacher Appreciation Day 🍎

Today we celebrate Black educators who continue a powerful legacy of resistance, excellence, leadership, and joy in the classroom.

#BlackTeacherAppreciationDay #ThankABlackTeacher #BlackExcellence #EducationMatters #BlackHistory365 #WeNeedBlackTeachers
May 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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NFL star Trevon Diggs knows exactly who helped shape him.

On Black teachers: "They're very important to education, teaching the young generation to grow up and be great people, respect their elders, and just doing the right thing."

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June 5, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Teacher Joy Washington shares how a Black high school teacher helped her pursue a career in education.

On this Black Teacher Appreciation Day, what Black teacher made a difference in your life?

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May 7, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats basketball player Daniel Rouzan shared his thoughts on Black Teacher Appreciation Day.

We love seeing all of the celebrations today - keep tagging us so we can share it out with our community.

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May 7, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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Huge thanks to NFL star Nakobe Dean for joining our Black Teacher Appreciation Day celebration!

We want to hear your messages of celebration and thanks - tag us so we can share it out.

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May 7, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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It's officially Black Teacher Appreciation Day!

We invite you to honor the Black teachers in your life.

All the details: https://thecenterblacked.org/we-need-black-teachers/black-teacher-appreciation-day/

#WeNeedBlackTeachers #ThankABlackTeacher #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay

The image is a poster for Black Teacher Appreciation Day, organized by the Center for Black Educator Development. It features "Today We Celebrate Black Teacher Appreciation Day" in bold text. Below, there is a smaller caption: "Black Resistance and Joy: Celebrating Black Educators and Teaching as a Practice of Freedom." The poster includes photos of individuals engaging in educational activities. At the top, there is a logo and a message, "We Need Black Teachers." The colors are vibrant, with a gradient of pink and blue in the background.
May 7, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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We are so excited to celebrate #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay on May 7! Ahead of our big day, we asked you to help nominate teachers.

We're starting with our first 10: https://thecenterblacked.org/black-teacher-appreciation-day-meet-the-nominees-part-1/

#WeNeedBlackTeachers #ThankABlackTeacher
A collage poster for Black Teacher Appreciation Day from the Center for Black Educator Development. It features images of people in the background, vibrant abstract swirls, and text expressing gratitude for over 200 nominations of Black teachers.
May 5, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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Let's celebrate! You have now until Monday to nominate a Black teacher you want us to honor on Black Teacher Appreciation Day (May 7th): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIf-KNW_PBNTgLUUJH-iFAftP4x895QiZ2O4sa6BnarIpuLg/viewform?usp=dialog

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This collage features a "Black Teacher Appreciation Day" theme, encouraging nominations for impactful Black teachers with a submission deadline of May 4, 2026. It includes images of individuals wearing "We Need Black Teachers" shirts, smiling in group photos. The Center for Black Educator Development's logo is visible. A QR code is present for more information.
May 1, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Think of a Black teacher who changed the way you saw yourself.
Take a few minutes to nominate the Black teacher who shaped you as part of our Black Teacher Appreciation Day celebration May 7th: https://forms.gle/6LWmF6bKENXPniPZ9

#WeNeedBlackTeachers #ThankABlackTeacher #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay
This image is a promotional flyer for "Black Teacher Appreciation Day" on Thursday, May 7, 2026. It encourages nominating Black teachers who have made a difference. The flyer includes photos of individuals wearing shirts with the text, "We Need Black Teachers." At the top, there are logos for the Center for Black Educator Development and "We Need Black Teachers." The background features colorful circular brushstrokes.
April 27, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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Congratulations to PA's 2025 Teacher of the Year, Leon Smith, who was announced as this year's 2026 National Teacher of the Year on CBS This Morning: https://lnkd.in/gwERgBvV

#WeNeedBlackTeachers #ThankABlackTeacher
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April 21, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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Black Teacher Appreciation Day is on the horizon, and we want YOU to be part of it on May 7, 2026.

This day isn't just a celebration, it's a call to action.
Stay on the lookout for ways to participate!

Until then, join the conversation: #WeNeedBlackTeachers #ThankABlackTeacher
The image is a promotional poster for Black Teacher Appreciation Day, organized by the National Black Teacher Pipeline Coalition and the Center for Black Educator Development. It announces the date as Thursday, May 7, 2026, with the hashtag #WeNeedBlackTeachers on a blue and purple gradient background.
March 13, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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Black educators should not have to sacrifice their health and peace for their profession. It’s time we center their well-being.

#ThankABlackTeacher #WeNeedBlackTeachers #RadicalWellBeing
May 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Some of the transformative ways we can change our mindset and focus on radical well-being include:
*Supporting Black teachers means supporting their well-being. Thriving teachers create thriving students.

#ThankABlackTeacher #WeNeedBlackTeachers #RadicalWellBeing
May 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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During #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay, we know it's important to consider radical well-being as a form of educational justice.

Let's prioritize the holistic well-being of Black educators in ways that go beyond conventional practices.

#ThankABlackTeacher #WeNeedBlackTeachers #RadicalWellbeing
May 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Happy #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay! How did a Black teacher change your life? Today is an opportunity to help everyone learn how Black teachers impact the lives of all students. Use #ThankABlackTeacher and share.

Learn why #WeNeedBlackTeachers: thecenterblacked.org/we-need-blac...
Promotional image for 'Thank A Black Teacher Day' featuring two photos of individuals wearing branded T-shirts alongside the logo of the Center for Black Educator Development. Text encourages appreciation for Black teachers and highlights their positive impact on students. Promotional poster for Black Teacher Appreciation Day by the Center for Black Educator Development. The poster includes images of joyful teachers and students in classroom settings, with text stating that only 7% of U.S. teachers identify as Black. Image promoting Black Teacher Appreciation Day by the Center for Black Educator Development. Features four individuals wearing T-shirts with the text "We Need Black Teachers." The main text states "Black students make up over 15% of the K-12 population." The background includes classroom settings with additional people. Promotional poster for Black Teacher Appreciation Day, featuring a statistic from the Center for Black Educator Development that states students who have had Black teachers are 38% more likely to feel they belong at school.
May 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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#BMEC2024 attendees are taking time to #ThankABlackTeacher in the conference hall.
November 22, 2024 at 1:50 PM