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BMEA Newsletter – December 2024
Dear BMEA Community, As we approach the end of the year, I’m filled with reverence and gratitude for the incredible strides we’ve made...
Chris Waston
Jan 2, 20251 min read


BMEA Newsletter – November 2024
Greetings BMEA Family! As we enter this season of reflection and gratitude, I’m thrilled to share some of the impactful work BMEA has...
Chris Waston
Nov 4, 20241 min read


BMEA Newsletter – October 2024
I’m thrilled to share our latest strides in educational excellence and community partnership. My time in Oslo, Norway, has been an...
Chris Waston
Oct 6, 20241 min read


BMEA Newsletter – September 2024
As we begin a new year, I’m filled with excitement and gratitude for the progress we’ve made and the opportunities that lie ahead. Our...
Chris Waston
Sep 7, 20241 min read


The Way Forward Ep 4 – Standing Up for Our People
TWF Episode 4 – Standing Up for Our People We are back with another LIVE episode of The Way Forward with Dr. Curtis Lewis! On today’s...
Chris Waston
Mar 8, 20241 min read


The Way Forward Ep 3 – Finding a Way To Move Forward
The Way Forward is back with another dynamic live conversation that you DO NOT want to miss! We had two very special guests join Dr....
Chris Waston
Feb 12, 20241 min read


The Way Forward Ep 2 – Navigating Leadership As A Black Woman
In the first half of the show, we discuss the various aspects of Teacher Burnout. In this conversation with Ms. Silver Moore, we will...
Chris Waston
Feb 10, 20241 min read


CEO’s Letter – February 2024
BMEA Supporter, Happy Black History Month! As we reflect on the journey of our people and the remarkable history of Black people, BMEA is...
Chris Waston
Feb 10, 20241 min read


Family & Community Engagement BMEA’s Community Holiday Luncheon
Family Engagement is critical to the transformation of schools. In December 2023, over 150 members of the BMEA Community joined together for The BMEA Community Holiday Luncheon!
Chester Allan Binalla
Feb 5, 20241 min read


Save The Date! BMEA’s 2nd Annual Educators’ Gala is June 8th
It’s time to celebrate! You’re invited to the Black Male Educators Alliance’s 2nd Annual Educators’ Gala – “Honoring the Changemakers in...
Chester Allan Binalla
Feb 5, 20241 min read


Staff Spotlight: Meet Ms. Staci L. Williams
Get to know BMEA’s Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Staci L. Williams. We sat down with Staci to get to know more about her role at BMEA, why...
Chester Allan Binalla
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Empowering the Future Leaders of Tomorrow: The Black Minds Leadership Program
Black Male Educators Alliance (BMEA) is at the forefront of creating a promising future for young Black males through our transformative leadership development initiative, The Black Minds Leadership Program.
Chester Allan Binalla
Feb 3, 20242 min read


Doing the Work in NYC – BMEA Expands School Partnerships Work to New York City
BMEA partners with schools to offer professional development that supports them in developing a relationship-centered school culture by...
Chris Waston
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Principal Wellness PLC: Learning from the Two Years of Implementation
The Skillman Foundation recently produced its report on the impact of BMEA’s Principal Wellness Professional Learning Community. We are proud to share this report with our community.
Chester Allan Binalla
Dec 20, 20231 min read


The Way Forward with Dr. Curtis Lewis Ep 1
Welcome to the premiere episode of The Way Forward with Dr. Curtis Lewis – BMEA’s Founder and CEO. The Way Forward brings together...
Chris Waston
Dec 12, 20231 min read


Dr. Lewis Joins Pillar + Pride on The We Build Podcast Ep 14
Recently, BMEA Founder and CEO Dr. Curtis Lewis was a guest on Pillar + Pride’s We Build Podcast – Episode 14. In perhaps Dr. Lewis’ most...
Chris Waston
Sep 19, 20231 min read


S5E1 – Wellness in the Black Community
On this new episode of The BMEA Podcast we kick off SEASON 5 of the show! We will be joined by Mr. Tyree Williams of Pillar + Pride, a...
Chester Allan Binalla
Jul 31, 20231 min read


S4E15 – Transformational School Leadership
The BMEA Podcast is back tonight with another dynamic conversation! We are joined by a friend of the show, Principal Wellness Fellow and school leader, Mr. Anton Horton, to reflect on his year as a school leader and dive into a number of topics currently impacting our people on a national level!
Chester Allan Binalla
Jun 5, 20231 min read


S4E14 – Power in Giving Back
The BMEA Podcast is back TONIGHT, live at 7 pm, and we will announce the 2023 Educators’ Gala Awards Winners!
Chester Allan Binalla
May 24, 20231 min read


S4E13 – Highlighting Educator Wellness
After two weeks of traveling with our Principal Wellness PLC and Teacher Wellness PLC, hosts, Dr. Curtis Lewis and Mr. Michael Payne, are back to reflect on the experiences of both trips to educational conferences as a cohort. Tonight, you will get to hear firsthand from members of both cohorts about their experience thus far in the Fellowships and hear their reflections on attending AERA 2023 in Chicago, IL as well as ASU-GSV Summit 2023 in San Diego, CA.
Chester Allan Binalla
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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