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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

VA Teachers of the Year have a binder that is passed from the current TOY to the next TOY. It’s full of advice and speeches to help your journey. You add to it before you pass it on. I met the creator today, 2004 VA TOY Laurie Sullivan. We had a moment along with 2025 VA TOY Avanti Yamamoto.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Join us at our next Licensure fair on June 2nd from 10am-2pm at Henderson Middle School or email us at teacherleaderpathways@rvaschools.net if you are interested in joining the SEED program for the 2026-2027 school year.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Last night I found my T-shirt that said James (‘72), Thomas (‘96) Rodney (2019), and Kurt (2022). I have to add another name to that shirt. Congratulations Leon Smith, 2026 National Teacher of the Year.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Everytime I visit DC, I have to get a 10 piece wing combo with Mambo sauce.

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The Center for Black Educator Development @centerblacked.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Celebrate #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay on May 7th! This year's theme is "Black Resistance and Joy: Celebrating Black Educators and Teaching as a Practice of Freedom." Check out all the ways you can get involved: thecenterblacked.org/we-need-black-…

Poster for Black Teacher Appreciation Day, organized by the Center for Black Educator Development. It features a group of people engaging in educational activities, with a central figure pointing at a textbook. Bold, colorful outlines accentuate each person. The text highlights "Black Resistance and Joy" and the date, Thursday, May 7, 2026, along with the hashtag #WeNeedBlackTeachers.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

He didn’t mention Dawn Staley’s name in his “apology”. Trash behavior.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Since RPS rebooted the Teacher and Leader Pathways Dept 2 years ago, we’ve created 140 new teachers through the SEED program, a 95% 1st year retention rate & 75% of provisional teachers have received support in getting their full license. We make a difference and have the data to prove it.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

One of my former students who is enrolled in our program to get a bachelor’s degree and teaching license

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The Center for Black Educator Development @centerblacked.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Mentorship is how we grow the National #BlackTeacherPipeline! We're looking for educators who want to be a #FreedomSchoolsLiteracyAcademy Site Lead this summer, either in Philadelphia or virtually. Apply for Summer 2026: thecenterblacked.org/fsla-home/educ… #WeNeedBlackTeachers

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I’m happy this storm wasn’t as serious as called for but it was a reminder to update your emergency kit every few months.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Happy Retirement to Letitia Lampley and Jodi Granger. On a personal note, none of the work we have done in the past two years as a new department in RPS would have been possible without our executive office associate, Jodi Granger. I don’t know how I or the team will function without her.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Full circle moment. I spoke to Imani and her high school class in 2020 in Delaware. She approached me and expressed her gratitude today at BMEC25. She is a senior at Delaware State majoring in English Education. I may have had a tear in my eye when she walked away.

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Jenn McClellan @jennmcclellanva.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

🚨 REMINDER: We’re 11 days away from Election Day! You can still register to vote online until 11:59 PM tonight! 🚨 Visit iwillvote.com/va to register, check your status, or find your polling location.

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The Center for Black Educator Development @centerblacked.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Thanks to your support, we have sold out the Black Men in Education Convening for the 8th STRAIGHT YEAR! Sign up for the waitlist in case an attendee can not join us: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe…

Promotional poster for the sold-out 2025 Black Media Educators Conference in Philadelphia, featuring a joyful crowd celebrating. Text overlay includes the event dates and a thank you message, with an option to join the waitlist.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

The threat of losing college football coverage was too much for them.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

87-year-old Cecil Williams walked down the runway to "Neva Scared" during Actively Black and Spill's #NYFW show this weekend www.whatimreading.net/p/civil-righ...

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

I learned so much from Vanderick during our after school conversations early in my career. After graduation, I enjoyed watching you become a great father, family man, and MC. You always had your most recent mixtape for me. 😂😂 We lost a good guy today. Prayers to your family.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

I saw 15 former students who are current teachers at special education district PD today. That really made my day special.

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Bruce D. Baker @schoolfinance101.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

As we watch the dismantling of the U.S. Dept of Ed, which will be felt somewhat in funding reductions to states and local districts, it will be felt even more so in a) oversight and enforcement of rights for vulnerable populations and b) access to high quality data & research.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 15/06/2025

A growing number of Black fathers with autistic children are looking to be more visible in the national autism conversation through podcasts, nonprofits and summits that specifically address their experience.

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Black dads go public with support for their kids with autism -- and each other

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

The realities of 20 years in an underserved school community: Last week, I mourned the loss of four former students—each under the age of 30. This week, I had the honor of interviewing five former students who are now applying to become teachers themselves. This work is heavy but it’s also hopeful.

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Kris Nordstrom @krisnordstrom.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

In NC, teacher vacancies have hit a record high for the third year in a row, yet legislators seem mostly unconcerned. My latest: www.ncjustice.org/legislators-... #ncpol

A bar chart showing North Carolina teacher vacancies by year. Since 18-19, vacancies have increased from 1,555 to 7,141

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kereD @iamkered.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

On this #MothersDay remember to heed the words of Mr. T and treat your mother right.

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The Center for Black Educator Development @centerblacked.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

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 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.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Exciting news for RPS employees! Applications for the Associate Teacher Program are now open. If you're interested, reach out to teacherleaderpathways@rvaschools.net for more details. Join us in shaping the future of education!

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Amy Woolard @a-woo.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Btwn 2011-2021, suicide rates increased staggeringly among people of color: 70% increase in AI/AN ppl, 58% increase among Black ppl & 39% increase among Hispanic ppl. Black youth have the fastest rising rate of suicide of any group (>144% since '07) & are less likely than peers to receive care.

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The Center for Black Educator Development @centerblacked.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED for applications to work at the summer 2025 #FreedomSchoolsLiteracyAcademy in Philly. If you are a high schooler or college-aged, get PAID to help boost literacy skills. Apply here: thecenterblacked.org/fsla-home/hi... #WeNeedBlackTeachers

Promotional poster for the 2025 Freedom Schools Literacy Academy. It features an image of an adult mentoring a group of young students, who are engaged in reading a book together in a classroom. Text on the poster invites high school or college-aged individuals to apply for the academy team, with an application deadline extension to April 27, 2025.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Looking to become a teacher without going into debt? Join the Associate Teacher Program with Richmond Public Schools, Virginia Wesleyan University, and BloomBoard — and earn your Bachelor’s in Elementary or Special Education for FREE! Visit www.rvaschools.net/talent-office/teacherpathways

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I will never ever fly United again. I understand complications and travel delays but poor customer service and discrimination will not be tolerated.

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Mike Soskil @msoskil.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

What a pleasure to listen to 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Leon Smith keynoting the PA Educators Rising Conference. @pseaorg.bsky.social

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

HBCUs must not forget their purpose for existing while attempting to grow their football programs.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

I’ve been working on a project for 18 months and I finally see the finish line. I am really proud of myself for sticking this out when others said it couldn’t be done.

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The Center for Black Educator Development @centerblacked.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

📅 Apply by March 23 to the AI in Education Leadership Catalyst! A 5-week program for PK-12 leaders to harness AI in learning. 🗓️ Virtual: April 16-May 14 🎓 Perks: ASCD+ISTE membership, digital credential & more! 🔗 tinyurl.com/CBEDL4E25

Promotional poster for the "AI Leadership Catalyst" program by the Center for Black Educator Development and Latinos for Education. The poster features a call to participate in community-centered virtual sessions to empower pre-K-12 education, emphasizing the use of AI in transforming teaching and learning skills. The application deadline is March 23, 2025, with the Generation AI and Iste+ascd logos at the bottom.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Congratulations to the RPS winner of the REB Award for Distinguished Leadership, Principal Tashiana Ivy of Albert Hill Middle School.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Greg is dynamic person and it shows in his school leadership. Sending prayers of healing to him and the Mary Munford community.

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Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle @dytsras.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

March 10 or MAR10 is widely known in our social structure as "Mario Day." And i respect that But #DidYouKnow that in our governance structure... (as the good brotha Dr @africanacarr.bsky.social always reminds me) March 10 is actually Harriet Tubman Day. That's a fact Happy Harriet Tubman Day

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Far above the Appomattox, On its lofty hill, Stands the school we love so dearly, And we always will Happy Founders Day!!! Hail State!

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Sydney Jensen @sydneycjensen.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Many teachers, including me, consider leaving the profession as they expand their families, in part because of the financial burden of taking family leave. The Education Leave & Support Act (LB440), if passed, would provide 6 weeks of paid FMLA for public school educators. www.nsea.org/SixWeeksFMLA

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What would six weeks paid Family and Medical Leave mean for you?

Personal Stories Highlight the Need for Updated Family Leave Policies

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

I started my education career as a coach and Mr Barnes gave me advice before I even knew his name. He helped so many young people find their way and was a staple of Richmond, especially Northside and JM. RIP

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Greg Carr @africanacarr.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in February of 1926.

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Rodney Robinson 2019 National Teacher of the Year @rodrobinsonrva.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Sending prayers to all those affected by the airplane tragedies this week.

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