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The Bio
Dr. José Luis Vilson is a veteran educator, sociologist, and author in New York City, NY. He earned his PhD in sociology and education from Teachers College, Columbia University. He is the co-founder and executive director of EduColor, an organization dedicated to building, supporting, and amplifying communities of educators of color. He currently works as a postdoctoral research associate at Bank Street College of Education and an adjunct associate professor at Teachers College, Columbia University.
He is the author of the best-selling book This Is Not A Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and Education, and 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 has spoken about education, math, and race for a number of organizations including TED, AERA, NCTM, and NCTE.
He serves on the board of directors for the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards and PowerMyLearning. He is also a special advisor for Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence, and was named a New America Fellow.
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The Organization
#EduColor: Tomorrow There'll Be More Of Us
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.
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