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Black History Month and Mental Health
Posted on February 19, 2026
Hey y’all, Happy Black History Month! This year is especially powerful because 2026 marks the centennial of Black History Month. It has been 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Wilson first started Negro History Week in 1926, which later grew into Black History Month, which we now celebrate nationally every February. One hundred years of…
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Beyond February: Practical Ways to Live Black History Daily
Posted on February 19, 2026
What if Black history wasn’t something we visited once a year—but something we lived every single day? Not just in February. Not just in classrooms. Not just in curated timelines and corporate campaigns attempting to capture our attention … and cash. What if Black history showed up in the way we speak to ourselves each…
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New Year, New Me And What That Means for Advocacy
Posted on January 15, 2026
As we begin our year moving through familiar disparate, dehumanizing territory, we acknowledge it can be difficult to integrate practices of newness right now. It might even feel selfish, uncomfortable, or even futile to utilize what hope remains to set our navigation tools towards a destination that is ‘better’ than our current. Focusing our intentions…
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What Had Happened Was…
Posted on December 18, 2025
Hey Y’all! As we wrap up this year and get ready for new beginnings, I just wanted to take a moment to reflect, because listen… we did A LOT in 2025. From August to December, we showed up for our kids, for our families, for one another. We created spaces for hope, accountability, joy, and…
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Warm Hearts & Holiday Memories: How Quality Time Strengthens Children and Community
Posted on December 18, 2025
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Everything seems to slow down, and one of the greatest gifts of the season is centered – our intentional use of time. As many of us take respite from our normal work schedules and turn up the volume on time with loved ones and friends, there’s one…
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The Power of Gathering: Setting the Table for the Next Generation
Posted on November 25, 2025
This week as we think about setting the table for a special gathering of friends and family members, what also comes to mind is how we are intentionally setting the table and building the foundation for generations to come. As we quietly step onto the foundation laid before us, and begin to pave the way…
Read MoreAlecia 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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