Education

Articles, resources, and discussions designed to inform, empower, and support learning, growth, and knowledge-sharing across generations, schools, communities, and professional spaces within the Caribbean diaspora worldwide, today, inclusively, thoughtfully, collaboratively.

Recent Education Posts

Olympian Turned Author Perdita Felicien Writes a Striking Memoir on Motherhood

written by Alya   My Mother's Daughter: A Memoir of Struggle and Triumph is a debut memoir about one mother’s love for…

6-Year-Old Author Brings Carnival to Children Across the Globe

written by Alya   “I think I will continue writing books for kids even when I’m grown up.  Children’s books teach kids…

For Multiracial Girls: My Review of Tessa McWatt’s ‘Shame on Me: An Anatomy of Race and Belonging’

written by Alya   Tessa McWatt recalls a specific memory from her childhood in Toronto where a teacher asked her "what are…

Back to School: 3 ABC Books that Celebrate Caribbean Children

written by Suhana Rampersad   Back to school season is in full swing and the options for children’s books are growing.  …

Black Queer Author Brings Caribbean Culture to Sci-Fi

written by Alya S.   Imagine the neighborhood you’ve lived in destroyed. You walk down the street, the cold air hitting your…

Alexia Arthurs: The Caribbean Immigrant Experience

written by Alya S.   Classic American literature is historically written from a white perspective, omitting the immigrant experience. While we can…

Vice President Kamala Harris: West Indian-American or African-American?

written by D’Nisa Joseph   On November 3, 2020, millions of Americans visited  their local poll to cast ballots in the 46th presidential…

71-Year-Old Blogger and Author Jean Janki Samaroo Proves Age is Nothing But a Number

 written by Tiara Jade   For self-published author Jean Janki Samaroo, age was no obstacle in making her dreams come true.  …

5-Year-Old Author Coryn Clark on Her Writing Journey

 written by Suhana Rampersad It is often said “you’re never too young to change the world.” That is the philosophy 5-year-old Trinidadian author…

What Joe Biden’s Win Means to the Caribbean Community.

written by Cassy   Saturday, November 7, 2020 marked a climactic moment for the United States. The Associated Press  called the election for…

Are Female Athletes Feminine Enough?

written by Cassy   Professional female athletes dedicate much time, energy, and money to physical training. The ideal standard for a female…

Meet Yolanda T. Marshall: The Caribbean-Canadian Mom Whose Creating Caribbean Children’s Books

written by Suhana Rampersad   “The more kids I meet, the bigger the influence. When I read to kids, it’s so beautiful…