BFHES Virtual Teach-In
The Black Family Homeschool Educators and Scholars (BFHES) teach-in connects Black home educators virtually to build, share information and discuss ways to positively impact our children's learning journey.
About this event
The BFHES Annual Virtual Teach-In was created to bring together Black home educators and homeschool researchers, providing a unique platform for setting an agenda that centers the experiences and needs of Black homeschooling families. Despite the long history of Black families homeschooling their children, this practice has often been overlooked, particularly in the research dominated by perspectives of white families. The global COVID-19 pandemic has pushed homeschooling into the spotlight, making it more crucial than ever to address the specific challenges and strengths of Black homeschooling families.
The teach-in bridges the gaps between academia, policy, and practitioner work related to Black homeschooling. It offers scholars the opportunity to present their research in accessible language, ensuring that valuable data and insights are available to families. Black homeschooling parents can engage with each other, sharing perspectives, resources, and information to build a strong, viable network of home educators. This event is a space for Black homeschooling parents, educators who serve Black homeschooling families, researchers who focus on Black homeschooling in their work, and individuals who have been homeschooled to come together, learn from one another, and strengthen their community. Through interactive sessions, presentations, and discussions, the teach-in empowers participants to support and advance the practice of homeschooling among Black families.
Our Annual Teach-In
Since 2020, Black Family Homeschool Educators and Scholars, LLC (BFHES), led by Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, has presented the annual BFHES Virtual Teach-In, bringing together over 800 Black homeschooling families from around the country. Our teach-in provides homeschooling families with resources, support, and inspiration to begin or deepen their homeschool journey.Â
This year, Dr. Ali-Coleman welcomes parents to our annual teach-in which features informative opportunities to learn from expert homeschooling parents in various areas on subjects including:
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This year, Dr. Ali-Coleman welcomes parents to our annual teach-in which features informative opportunities to learn from expert homeschooling parents in various areas on subjects including:
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Homeschooling on a College Pathway
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Making Math Relevant
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Teaching Practical Skills Through Nature
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Teaching African American Art
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Teaching History and Culture
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Homeschooling As a Single Parent
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Using AI Within Your Homeschooling Practice
and more!
Also, we will offer participants to purchase a heavily discounted copy of our forthcoming book, Homeschooling Black Children on a College Pathway, featuring chapters by Jason Esters, Tracie Yorke, Natalie Minor Mack, Chanita Williams, and Kendra Price, edited by Dr. Ali-Coleman.
Guest speakers include Queen Taese of Liberated Minds, Akil Parker of All This Math, Jade Weatherington of Teacher Jade, Nichelle Nelson of Warp & Weft, Amber O'Neal of Heritage Mom, authors from our forthcoming book, and more!
Also, we will offer participants to purchase a heavily discounted copy of our forthcoming book, Homeschooling Black Children on a College Pathway, featuring chapters by Jason Esters, Tracie Yorke, Natalie Minor Mack, Chanita Williams, and Kendra Price, edited by Dr. Ali-Coleman.
Guest speakers include Queen Taese of Liberated Minds, Akil Parker of All This Math, Jade Weatherington of Teacher Jade, Nichelle Nelson of Warp & Weft, Amber O'Neal of Heritage Mom, authors from our forthcoming book, and more!
Special Thanks to this Year's Sponsors:S
Black Homeschooling Matters
Since 2020, we have had over 100 teach-in sessions presented by Black homeschooling parents, students, researchers and practitioners during our virtual teach-ins. Below are many of the presenters during our annual teach-ins.
