BMEA transforms education by building human-centered, liberatory learning spaces for Black, Brown, and economically underserved students.
What Are Liberatory School Spaces?
An environment where students are free to reach their genius, where equitable education is prioritized, Restorative Practices and Love & Care form the foundation, educators are supported, and ALL have the right to a high-quality, transformative educational experience.
Our Education System is in DIRE Need of a Profound Transformation
57%
Of schools in high-poverty neighborhoods are understaffed and struggle to retain teachers.
5X
Black and Brown students lose approx. 5X the number of days of school due to suspension compared to White students.
1.3%
Only 1.3% of the current teaching force is Black men.
31%
Black students score 31% lower than their white counterparts.
We're Delivering Transformative Education
System & Policy Reform
BMEA advocates for policy and systems change at the local, state, and national levels, transforming how schools serve every child. Our Founder and President's work has directly shaped standards and policies now in practice across the State of Michigan. We also partner with education entities to reach policymakers and demonstrate what authentic educational transformation actually delivers for children.
Through our educator fellowships, we empower school leaders to dig deep into what real policy change truly requires and how far their voices can carry it. We equip them to drive policy change in their own schools and districts, and we invite them into the same rooms where decisions are made, so their voice is heard directly by the policymakers shaping education.
Our work is made possible in part through the generosity and support of the following funders and partners:
