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Untangling the Roots of America's Educational System
September 12, 2024
I’ve spent years unwrapping the myths of the American education system, both as a parent and as someone deeply involved in curriculum design. While public...
Malena Amusa
The Skills of Caring Parents & Community Elders Must Be Leveraged in Developing and Implementing Curriculum
September 8, 2024
Since launching Jaifunde Education Consulting & Resources service in 2023, I’ve witnessed an array of job postings for teacher roles and curriculum developers, most requiring...
FRO, 2, 3, 4! shows children that math is a part of you!
September 7, 2024
The math achievement gap among African American students is real, and we need to address it head-on. That’s exactly why I created FRO, 2, 3,...
Overcoming Challenges with the Common Core Curriculum: Insight for Parents
Hi Parents! With the new school year almost in tow, many of you are grappling with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Introduced in 2009, the...
A child's universal right to their 123s and Abcs
Hi You! I want to check in with you about something very important: a child's universal human right to learn their 123s and Abcs. We...
💞 Jaifunde Founder, Malena Amusa, Featured in the STL American 🙌🏾
August 9, 2024
Hi Go-getters! It started as an interview and turned into one of the most therapeutic and revealing conversations I've ever had! Thank you to Sylvester...
30 Inspiring Proverbs and Sayings to Supercharge Learning
August 2, 2024
Parents and teachers! When the going gets tough this school year, harness the wisdom from around Africa to inspire and motivate you and your children...
Mom Makes 'Dribble and Dream' Coloring Book for Girls to Inspire Literacy, Confidence and Creativity
May 28, 2024
PRESS RELEASE ‘Dribble and Dream’ Coloring Book Celebrates Women’s Basketball While Empowering Girls through Literacy and Creativity St. Louis, Missouri — With the incredible performances...
What BLACK DANCE - USA means to me!! Happening Now - Saturday!
April 11, 2024
I wanted to let you know that this week is one of my favorites, as the annual festival of Black Diaspora dance is taking place...
The Solar Eclipse: What the Dogon and the Bible Taught Me
April 8, 2024
As we gather to observe the solar eclipse, or stay indoors, I was inspired to delve into the perspectives of our ancient Dogon and Hebrew...
March's National Reading Month was a success!
April 2, 2024
March has been an incredible month for our literacy outreach during National Reading Month! We're thrilled to share that our efforts have reached hundreds of people, with the ABC Beats...
Weekly Reading Tracker
March 27, 2024
Do you remember those trips to the library when you were a kid? The librarian would ask for your reading list and give you gifts based on...
