January 26, 2026
BLOG 3 – When the Standard is No Longer the Standard- FeB 15, 2026
In my childhood home, standards were not abstract ideals; they were lived realities. There wereexpectations for how we behaved in public, at school, and in church. The Standard From his inaugural season in 2007 as head football coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Coach Mike Tomlin has demonstrated a profound understanding of standards. His leadership style…
BLOG 2 – the enduring strength of the black family – FeB 01, 2026
The Enduring Strength of the Black Family : A Personal Reflection No matter how fractured or restructured, the Black familyendures—held together by those who refuse to let it fall apart. A Look Back When I looked at the basic unit of society, I never had to look any further than the family. Ihonestly could not…
BLOG 1 – the disappearing act – JANUARY 26, 2026
The Disappearing Act Despite making up less than 2% of the teaching workforce today, African American maleeducators once stood as pillars of their communities. This research-based article explores thesystemic causes of their decline, the impact on students of color, and actionable strategies torebuild representation in education. Introduction: Students of color in underserved neighborhoods often attend…
Bobby Rodgers Jr. EdD. 