Education Equity & Student Success – How Schools & Communities Can Support Black Students in K-12: guest Dr. Lathardus Goggins II
By Lana Reid | September 3, 2025
As part of the Black Men Matter series, Lana Reid speaks with Dr. Lathardus Goggins II about the state of education equity for Black students in K-12. Dr. Goggins explores the challenges of cultural disconnects in classrooms, the impact of social-emotional learning, and how schools and communities can collaborate to build pathways for long-term student success.
The Challenges Facing Black K-12 Students
In this episode of “The Male Perspective,” Lana talks with Dr. Lathardus Goggins II – Educational Consultant, Scholar, Advocate, and Author. He shares insights on the challenges and opportunities facing Black students in today’s K-12 system. From addressing the impact of cultural disconnects in classrooms often dominated by educators who do not look like Black students or share their lived experiences to unpacking the myth of “colorblind” teaching, Dr. Goggins emphasizes the importance of social emotional learning, community engagement, and rites of passage programs in shaping student success. He explores how schools, families, and communities can work together to ensure the next generation of Black students thrive and reach their full potential.
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