EDUCATOR ・ WRITER ・ SOCIOLOGIST

THE JOSE VILSON

Most of my work as an educator is less about the content, but helping people believe that they can also do this work. If you'd like to know how, let me help you.

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Most of my work as an educator is less about the content, but helping people believe that they can also do this work. If you'd like to know how, let me help you.

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If you're feeling stuck or in need of some inspiration, I help leaders and institutions build systems by using the knowledge that's already within your community.

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My research experience includes qualitative and mixed methods research studies as well as multiple policy works and publications, including from my dissertation. I'm currently part of two research teams investigating work on various topics including teacher learning, education activism, undergraduate pathways into education, and building towards a multiracial democracy.
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In addition to teaching mathematics for 15 years, I've taught graduate-level courses on a range of topics relating to sociology and policy. Topics include: education and public policy, the sociology of teaching and learning, and the sociology of urban education.
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Meet Jose

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Dr. José Luis Vilson is an internationally recognized educator, sociologist, and author who helped shape learning and culture for hundreds of organizations. He earned his PhD in sociology and education from Teachers College, Columbia University. He is the co-founder and executive director of EduColor, where he advances culture, pedagogy, and community for every educator.

He is the author of the two books, including the forthcoming book You Already Know: Connecting Student Knowledge to Mathematical Understanding and has written for multiple publications including The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Atlantic. He is a speaker and writer on issues education, math, and culture for hundreds of organizations, including the New York Times and TED.

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The Blueprint

"The goal for me was never to be the only. It was to be the first among many. For example, when Twitter first started, there weren't a lot of educators of color on there. Now, social media has a lot more. There weren't a lot of education bloggers writing about policy and race from the classroom perspective. Now people have the pathway. There weren't many, if any, current classroom teachers keynoting major conferences.

Education in Color, Episode 8 – Jose Vilson | NYC Men In Color

This Is Not A Test: Educational Equity with Jose Vilson | Amber Cabral

Author/Teacher Jose Vilson Shares from His Experience | AFT

Race, Class, and Education: An Inspiring Conversation with José Vilson | Dr. Kristopher Childs

Education in Color, Episode 8 – Jose Vilson | NYC Men In Color

This Is Not A Test: Educational Equity with Jose Vilson | Amber Cabral

Author/Teacher Jose Vilson Shares from His Experience | AFT

Education in Color, Episode 8 – Jose Vilson | NYC Men In Color

This Is Not A Test: Educational Equity with Jose Vilson | Amber Cabral

Now, people see the vision. And we got this. In perpetuity."

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The Organization

#EduColor: Tomorrow There'll Be More Of Us

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EduColor advances culture, pedagogy, and community for every educator. We amplify the works and ideas of students, educators, and communities of color through supportive on- and off-line networks and professional development.

As executive director, I'm proud to work with educators across the country and the world to build out their dreams while advancing the teaching profession. We have free resources and a well-received newsletter. We also partner with a number of organizations including TED, Teachers College Center on History and Education, and The Expectations Project.

Tomorrow, there will be more of us. Join us by clicking below!

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The first book

This Is Not A Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and Education

"For those who have lost hope about the possibility of using education to create a more just and democratic society, this book will be a reminder of what can be achieved when educators act with the courage of their convictions to speak out and write about what is occurring in our schools today."
Pedro Noguera, Professor, UCLA
“Out of this cacophony rises a beautiful, lyrical voice—one that is uncompromisingly self-aware, reflective, and analytical. That transcendent voice belongs to “The” José Luis Vilson.”
Karen Lewis, President, Chicago Teachers Union
“Vilson delivers a resounding shout against educational policy for exhibiting rampant cultural illiteracy, and sounds a galvanizing rallying cry for teachers and students to make their voices the most rather than least considered in future developments.”
Publishers Weekly
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