Tag: Black Minds Matter
In the most school choice rich state in America, 1 in 5 Black students now enrolled outside district schools
Three decades ago, dozens of Black families in the Liberty City neighborhood of Miami enrolled their children in Florida’s first charter school. They didn’t know it, but they were kickstarting the most dramatic, statewide, educational shift for Black students in America. Today, 140,000+ Black students in Florida are being educated... READ MOREBlack Minds Matter: How one woman is leading the charge for school change
Editor’s note: This article about Black Minds Matter founder Denisha...
READ MORESpecial report: Insights from first-ever survey of Black educational entrepreneurs
Editor’s note: This report was compiled by Denisha Merriweather, founder...
READ MOREAs universal school choice nears in Florida, some say more people of color should take advantage
Editor’s note: This article, which features comments from Denisha Allen,...
READ MOREFlorida museum exhibit showcases history of Black education freedom
Black Minds Matter recently hosted a pop-up exhibit to showcase...
READ MOREBlack Minds Matter founder featured once again on Ricochet
Denisha Merriweather, director of public relations and content marketing at...
READ MOREFormer Florida Tax Credit Scholarship recipient featured on national podcast
Denisha Merriweather, director of public relations and content marketing at...
READ MOREpodcastED: SUFS president Doug Tuthill interviews co-authors of paper that explores Black education choice boom in Florida
On this episode, Tuthill speaks with Denisha Merriweather, founder of...
READ MORE‘Black Minds Matter’ celebrates education choice for families
Editor’s note: This post about Denisha Merriweather, director of public...
READ MOREpodcastED: SUFS president Doug Tuthill interviews education choice advocate Denisha Merriweather on importance of choice for Black community
On this episode, Tuthill talks to the director of family...
READ MOREPharrell Williams’ new private school will serve low-income students at no cost
Editor’s note: This commentary from redefinED guest blogger Denisha Merriweather,...
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