Dr. Dré Graham

Culturally Diverse Literature: For the Culture – Part 1

I consider myself to be the guru of diverse books, the culturally diverse library queen, the bomb book lady… but the truth is, my scope and expertise in this area are limited to elementary novels and picture books, depicting illustrations, and working around a school library with preschoolers to 10 year old’s, hoping to openContinue reading “Culturally Diverse Literature: For the Culture – Part 1”

In This Skin: More Tenured and Learning (Why Perspective Matters – Part 2 of 3)

32 years. 32 years of life…24 years of formal public school education (PreK through college). 8 years of serving as an educator. 4 collegiate degrees including a terminal degree. And yet…I had never heard of Juneteenth until a passing conversation with a colleague. Never HEARD about it…and that was in a passing conversation; which, ofContinue reading “In This Skin: More Tenured and Learning (Why Perspective Matters – Part 2 of 3)”

Jay Early – 2020 Hernando County Teacher of the Year

When I was asked to write about the topic of equality and equity in education, I initially hesitated. I knew my experiences were not the norm in regard to the challenges faced by other educators in my profession. Let’s be clear here though, I view myself as the minority of the minority, a black maleContinue reading “Jay Early – 2020 Hernando County Teacher of the Year”

In His Skin: “Educated” and Colorblind (Why Perspective Matters – Part 1 of 3)

An International Baccalaureate High School graduate and diploma recipient. A freshly graduated college graduate from one of the preeminent universities and top-tier research institutes in the country with a bachelor’s and master’s degree. The evidence supports the claim that Dré was an educated individual…by academic standards. He was always taught to value education and heContinue reading “In His Skin: “Educated” and Colorblind (Why Perspective Matters – Part 1 of 3)”

Welcome to The R.E.A.L. Talk Blog – Gaining Perspective

The path to a world in which all people are considered “equal” lies through the vessel of EQUITY! Welcome to the Gaining Perspectives Blog – a collaborative space with contributors throughout the educational and community realms with the goal of reimagining the lens of equity. Together, we must correct misconceptions of what equity is andContinue reading “Welcome to The R.E.A.L. Talk Blog – Gaining Perspective”