Black students deserve educators who see them, hear them, and respect their lived experiences— not teachers who reduce Black history to offensive, misguided lessons that do more harm than good. After yet another classroom debacle involving a Black History Month assignment centered on the N-bucks, it’s clear that some educators still don’t know how to effectively engage with Black students.
In this episode, we’re calling it what it is—a failure in training, a failure in understanding, and a failure in care. But we’re not just here to critique; we’re here to educate. "Training Day" is all about giving teachers practical, real-world strategies to build better relationships with Black students, foster trust, and create classroom spaces where they feel valued—not targeted.
So, what should cultural competence actually look like in practice? How do educators move beyond surface-level "awareness" and truly connect with their Black students? Let’s talk about it.
