Black Wildflowers Fund

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible community of Black educators, supporters, and donors who have made this past year so impactful. Together, we’ve broken barriers, expanded opportunities, and empowered leaders to transform classrooms and communities. Here’s to another year of growth and community. ✨

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible community of Black educators, supporters, and donors who have made this past year so impactful. Together, we’ve broken barriers, expanded opportunities, and empowered leaders to transform classrooms and communities. Here’s to another year of growth and community. ✨

Starting schools is not easy. That’s why we created Black Wildflowers Fund, to remove barriers day by day, month by month. Together we’re investing in Black Educators, empowering the next generation of leaders, and transforming schools. We invite you to join us as we raise $150,000 to empower 25 Black educators on their path to becoming certified Montessori teachers, entirely debt-free. Your contribution to Black Wildflower Fund’s campaign will go directly into the hands of educators to fund their training.  Donate and learn more at our link  https://lnkd.in/eyYnvPpp

As we celebrate this season, we encourage everyone to take time to rest, reflect, and recharge. Rest is not just a gift to yourself—it’s an act of resilience and restoration for the work ahead. Happy Holidays Everyone 🎁

Let’s take a look back at The Exchange 2024. We had the incredible opportunity to host our collective of educators from around the country. At this annual convening attendees were able to learn, rest, heal, restore, and amplify their impact. We’re currently planning our 2025 convening, and are accepting sponsors. Next year’s gathering will bring together over 50 Black leaders from communities across the country. Sponsorship will directly fund planning, programming, and accommodations for these educators, ensuring they can fully participate in this liberatory experience. Learn more about sponsorship levels and opportunities to support Black leadership in education: https://lnkd.in/eU2xZBeu

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s Ignite Grantees. Please join us in congratulating these incredible microschools: 📚 Abdilahi Botan on behalf of Acacia Montessori 📚Zani Dalili-Ortique on behalf of The Riverseed School 📚Angelica Adisa on behalf of Sadula Rose Montessori 📚Lindsey Barnes on behalf of The Dahlia School With the support of this just-in-time grant, awarded schools will be able to implement changes in their community, from needed building renovations to revitalizing outdoor playspace focusing on developing gross motor-skills for students.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to making Black Wildflowers Fund a thriving community of resistance. With your support, we have put the spotlight on Black educators across the country making a difference and invested over $2.3 million!!! This is a movement to expand Black educational leadership, creating spaces that honor freedom, power, and connectedness. Your end of your donation will ensure educators can lead from a place of abundance, focusing on their community and students.  Click the link to have your donation matched through December 20, 2025. https://lnkd.in/eyYnvPpp

Reminder! Our Fireside chat is this Wednesday.  You can still register for "Having Agency While Pursuing or Exploring a Montessori Credential," happening at 4 PM EST via Zoom. This conversation will feature a presentation, followed by a Q&A and small breakout rooms for deeper discussion. It's an opportunity to connect, share your experiences, and explore how to maintain agency on your Montessori journey. Speakers Include: ✨ Candance Fletcher ✨ Carrie Horwitz Lang ✨ Heather Gerker Interested in joining? Sign up at our link: https://lnkd.in/eHBkC-8h

Keep an eye out for our Montessori Credential Grant❗ This grant provides financial support to aspiring Black Montessori educators, covering tuition and fees for their Montessori training to ensure they can pursue their credentials without the burden of debt. To be eligible for this grant, applicants must: 🌱 Identify as Black 🌱 Be located in the United States or Puerto Rico 🌱Plan to attend a MACTE accredited program, with the exception of certain adolescent programs Applications open January 6th!  Sign up on our website to receive regular updates www.blackwildflowers.org

We’re coming together in Philly to inspire, liberate and thrive as a community of resistance. This annual gathering brings together over 50 Black educators leading change in their local communities. Interested in sponsoring The Exchange? Learn more about how to become more involved here: https://lnkd.in/eU2xZBeu Sponsorship will directly go towards our grantee experience including their travel and accommodations, ensuring they can fully participate in this liberatory experience. Together, we can create an environment where educators feel supported, celebrated, and equipped to lead from a place of abundance.