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Ivory A. Toldson @toldson
Joined July 2011
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I'm phasing out my X account, and this will probably be my last post on this platform. Honest question, for @NAACP, @NAACP_LDF, @NatUrbanLeague, and other civil rights organizations. Why are we still using X?
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Check out my latest article: From BS (Bad Stats) to BT (Bad Tech): Reframing Educational Equity to Develop a Better Relationship with Technology in Schools linkedin.com/pulse/from-bs-b… via @LinkedIn

From No BS (Bad Stats) to No BT (Bad Tech): Reframing Educational Equity to Develop a Better...

The Missed Visit and Missed Opportunity When I was the executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs, a whirlwind tour of colleges and universities was par for the course. During a...

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EdTrust@EdTrust
14 Aug 2024
“Regardless of the ban on #AffirmativeAction in college admissions, I believe that DEI efforts are not only legally permissible, but also morally imperative for higher education.” - @NAACP’s @toldson on the need for race conscious practices in #HigherEd. edtru.st/3S66ajT

For Students to Feel Welcome at College, PWIs Need More DEI efforts—Not Less

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The EDU Ledger@TheEDULedger
26 Jul 2024
Views | The potential impact of the proposed reforms on diversity and inclusion in higher education is particularly alarming. #Project2025 (by @toldson) diverseeducation.com/opinion…

How Project 2025’s War on Higher Education Diversity Threatens Our Global Competitiveness

The recently released "Project 2025: The Conservative Promise" paints a dystopian picture of American higher education, overrun by a "woke" ideology that supposedly threatens our nation's very...

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Check out my latest article: Is VP Harris a DEI Candidate? Unmasking Privilege in America's Workforce linkedin.com/pulse/vp-harris… via @LinkedIn

Is VP Harris a DEI Candidate? Unmasking Privilege in America's Workforce

In recent political discourse, we've witnessed Republican figures referring to Vice President Kamala Harris as a "DEI hire," a term they use disparagingly. This rhetoric not only undermines the Vice...

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I was really confused about why the @nytimes was going after Biden so shamelessly and relentlessly. This article from 4/24 explains: politico.com/news/magazine/2…

How The New York Times Became the White House’s Least Favorite Paper

Biden’s people think they’re “entitled." The Times says “they’re not being realistic.”

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Don Winslow
@donwinslow
28 Jun 2024
Dear New York Times editorial board, Did I miss your 2024 piece requesting Donald Trump drop out of the Presidential race after multiple convictions and multiple women saying he assaulted them or after January 6 or after dozens and dozens of other horrors?
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Lovely meeting the beautiful @victoriarowell in San Diego!
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USA TODAY
@USATODAY
12 Jun 2024
In Wednesday’s paper: Chronic absenteeism is schools' 'biggest problem.' Five reasons kids are missing class. bit.ly/3KDeT8n
An image of the front page of the USA TODAY paper on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

ALT An image of the front page of the USA TODAY paper on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

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Natl Association for College Admission Counseling@NACAC
10 Jun 2024
Today #NACAC convened at Coppin State University (MD) for its inaugural #HBCU Advance. Ivory Toldson, Ph.D., kicked off the event with a powerful keynote address about how HBCUs can uplift Black researchers & carve their own unique space in higher education. @toldson
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Arthur Williams@aoewill
27 Apr 2024
Dr. Ivory Toldson, @toldson, of @howard, breaking down the 'humanity of numbers'. His analysis of large data sets, and the connection of this data to actual stories from students represented in that data, reminds all of us to remember that "numbers are people". #BONDAcademy
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Natl Association for College Admission Counseling@NACAC
20 May 2024
On June 10, keynote speaker Ivory Toldson, Ph.D., will delve into 21st century challenges and opportunities facing Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Register today and join us: ow.ly/UJvq50RN2eB #HBCUs #highered @toldson
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This man possesses a level of brilliance that requires multiple passes to gather all of the fruit of his wisdom. This session was out of this world.
Arthur Williams@aoewill
27 Apr 2024
Dr. Ivory Toldson, @toldson, of @howard, breaking down the 'humanity of numbers'. His analysis of large data sets, and the connection of this data to actual stories from students represented in that data, reminds all of us to remember that "numbers are people". #BONDAcademy
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Rashid Ferrod Davis
@rashidfdavis
6 Apr 2024
@toldson @rashidfdavis For me, the litmus test is the performance of our Black males who comprise 66 percent of our student population and 52 percent of the legacy class. Six-Year High School Model is a Game Changer wnyc.org/story/301933-six-ye… via @WNYC #weareptech #skillsbuild #skillsfirst #skills2030
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The EDU Ledger@TheEDULedger
26 Feb 2024
Views | In the tapestry of American history, the threads of courage and resilience are woven by extraordinary individuals. (by @The_Supa_Nat81, @Toldson) bit.ly/48B7Q9r

Brown at 70: Celebrating the Past, Shaping the Future

In the tapestry of American history, the threads of courage and resilience are woven by extraordinary individuals.

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Check out my latest article: A Black History Month Lesson for White People: Why Andrew Jackson is on the Twenty Dollar Bill instead of John Quincy Adams linkedin.com/pulse/black-his… via @LinkedIn

A Black History Month Lesson for White People: Why Andrew Jackson is on the Twenty Dollar Bill...

As we commemorate Black History Month, it's essential to reflect on the narratives that shape our understanding of American history. One such narrative is the prominent placement of Andrew Jackson on...

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diverseeducation.com/opinion…

Brown at 70: Celebrating the Past, Shaping the Future

In the tapestry of American history, the threads of courage and resilience are woven by extraordinary individuals.

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Check out my latest article: From Abolitionist Shelves to Banned Books: Black Reading is Revolutionary, Black Literacy Programs Should be Too linkedin.com/pulse/from-abol… via @LinkedIn

From Abolitionist Shelves to Banned Books: Black Reading is Revolutionary, Black Literacy Programs...

This article reflects my comments at the screening of The Right to Read film, co-hosted by the NAACP New York State Conference and New York City Department of Education. Words as Weapons: The Ongoing...

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Karen Vaites
@karenvaites
16 Feb 2024
Scenes from last night’s screening of @RightToReadFilm, as the NYC Reads initiative kicks into high gear. @NAACPNYS hosted the event, and it included an announcement from the @NAACP…….. @KJWinEducation @kymyona_burk @PheltonMoss @toldson @QCarolyneQ1
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The Right to Read@RightToReadFilm
20 Feb 2024
We are so excited to launch a nationwide partnership with the @NAACP to make The Right to Read film available to all of the NAACP national branches in 2024. naacp.org/articles/naacp-lau… #literacyisacivilright #TheRightToRead

NAACP Launches Nationwide Partnership with The Right to Read Film in NYC

NAACP Education & Innovation Director: “ The NAACP is proud to embark on this crucial partnership with The Right to Read, spreading awareness of, and inspiring action around our nation’s growing...

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