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Alecia Marsh: EPiC’s Staff Spotlight
Posted on October 14, 2025
In honor of ADHD Awareness month we are spotlighting Alecia Marsh, our Early Childhood Education and Special Education Program Manager! Alecia has extensive experience being a teacher across several grades and educational differences. Can you tell us a bit about your background in education and what led you to specialize in special education? I earned my undergraduate…
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A Vision Experienced, Not Explained: A visionary look at how centering Black joy, culture, and identity transform school climates.
Posted on October 14, 2025
Imagine a different kind of school community—one where Black joy is the heartbeat of every hallway, classroom, and conversation. A place where culture is celebrated, identity is affirmed, and learning is rooted in belonging. Here, students don’t just show up; they shine. Families feel seen, teachers feel supported, and the school is a living, flourishing…
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What had happened was…
Posted on September 18, 2025
Hey Y’all! It’s week three of students being back in school, and I’ve got some exciting news to share! As many of you know, outside of being part of this wonderful EPiC team, I also serve as a Parent Ambassador for Durham Public Schools (DPS). This past Tuesday, September 9th, Dr. Anthony Lewis, Superintendent of DPS, joined…
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Drs. Bullock with we are
Posted on September 18, 2025
How do you see the role of parents/caregivers and educators in creating a thriving school experience, and what are some meaningful ways WE ARE partners with both families and educators? The roles of parents/caregivers and educators are vital in creating a thriving school experience for students. WE ARE offers workshops for parents on topics such…
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Raising Liberated Kids: What We’re Teaching at Home While Schools Catch Up
Posted on September 18, 2025
While we are waiting for our Holiday Liberation List to be fulfilled, we have continued with a tradition that Black parents in America have been doing for ages – lead the way in raising liberated kids. We have continued to liberate our kids at home, on our own, by ourselves. We do this for many…
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Leveled Up & Liberated: How Small Shifts Create Significant Change
Posted on August 20, 2025
Contributor: Vanessa Clinton As the most wonderful time of year commences – the reconvening of knowledge expanding, curious minds, and innovation – we are happy to provide you with practical tips for a smooth start to the school year. Join us as we explore ways to elevate our daily routines and champion liberation in our…
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Spotlight Interview: Mr. James Hopkins, Principal Lyons Farm
Posted on August 20, 2025
What inspired you to pursue a career in education, and how has your journey shaped the way you lead as a principal today? My decision to become an educator was sparked by my 11th grade U.S. History teacher, Ms. McLoughlin. When I passed the U.S. History End-of-Course exam, my first and only standardized test “success”…
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A Love Letter to Black Summer Joy
Posted on July 17, 2025
Contributor: Vanessa Clinton Dear Black Summer Joy, You arrive like a song we’ve known our whole lives—the bassline deep and familiar, the melody bright as the sun kissing our melanated skin. We slip right into your groove by tossing a snap, a smile, and a strategically placed “Ayyyyeee.” We find your rhythm like it’s been…
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Built to Lead: How Black Fathers Shape Tomorrow
Posted on June 21, 2025
Black Fathers Instill Resilience Have you ever watched a child, your child perhaps, watch their father? Like really study their movements, behaviors, mannerisms, even down to the way they hold their forks. I remember watching my son, who was around 7 or 8 at the time, stand at our front door and quietly watch his…
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JOY in the Midst of it All
Posted on March 27, 2025
As Women’s History Month draws to a close and we brace ourselves for April flowers and pollen showers, we wanted to take time to share three ways Black women are finding JOY in the midst of it all. And by ‘all’ we mean in the midst of all the Executive Orders, the radical sweeping of…
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