The Media & Speeches
Check out this sample set of speaking engagements, workshops, and media appearances. My themes include race in education, social media, and teacher leadership. For more, reach out here.
As Seen On
Featured Videos
Teaching
A Math Lesson on Percents during COVID-19Instagram Live
My Kids Can Do That Math, TooNCTM Ignite - San Antonio, TX
On The Relationship Between Math and Anti-RacismHarvard University
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Speaking (Selected)
US Department of Education (×4)
TED
American Education Research Association (×4)
Qatar Foundation
Meta
Ashoka
SXSWEDU (×3)
Clinton School of Public Service
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
National Urban League
NYC Department of Education
American Federation of Teachers
National Council of Teachers in Mathematics (×5)
National Council of Teachers of English
National Association of Independent Schools (×2)
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
International Society for Technology in Education
New York University (×3)
University of Pennsylvania (×4)
University of Colorado - Boulder
Columbia University (×4)
Georgetown University
University of Michigan
Rutgers University
Syracuse University
Sacred Heart / Virginia Commonwealth University / University of Richmond
EduCon
EdFarm
MidSchool Math
EdCamp Foundation
Model Schools Conference
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
ESI Decolonizing Education Conference
Washington D.C. Teachers Union (WTU)
New Jersey Education Association
Education Minnesota
Rhode Island Educators of Color Conference
Educators for Social Justice Conference
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Conference
NNSTOY Annual Teachers Leading Conference (×2)
Teaching & Learning Conference
Public Education Foundation
- National Council of Teachers in Mathematics - Iris M. Carl Equity Address, Keynote Speaker, 2019 (San Diego, CA); Opening Speaker, NCTM 2020 (Virtual); Closing Speaker, 2022 (Los Angeles, CA)
- TED - TED-Ed Conference, “No conversation about education without teacher voice.” (New York City, NY)
- American Education Research Association 2018 (New York City, NY) - Creating a Culture of Improvement Through the Empowerment of Teachers (Presidential Session, Keynote)
- University of Colorado Boulder - Teachers of Color and Allies, Keynote Speech - (Boulder, CO)
- EdFarm - Future of Learning 2022 (Birmingham, AL)
- MidSchool Math - Building a Culture of Conversation (Santa Fe, NM)
- ESI Decolonizing Education Conference - Keynote: The Urgency of Our Education Work (Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, NY)
- Washington D.C. Teachers Union (WTU) - Teacher Leadership and Teacher Unionism (Howard University, Washington D.C.)
- New Jersey Education Association - NJEA Conference (Atlantic City, NJ)
- Rhode Island Educators of Color Conference - Keynote (Providence, RI)
- SXSWEDU - Keynote, “How Educators Can Lead With Equity In Mind” (Austin, TX)
- Sacred Heart / Virginia Commonwealth University / University of Richmond - Keynote in English and Spanish (Richmond, VA)
- Educators for Social Justice Conference - Keynote (Boston, MA)
- EdCamp Foundation - #EduColor and the Need for Diversity in Education Spaces (Philadelphia, PA)
- Rutgers Graduate School of Education - #UrbanTeachingMatters Keynote (New Brunswick, NJ)
- Qatar Foundation - Panelist, WISE@NY, “STEM for all: Tackling biases, expanding opportunities” (New York City, NY)
- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights - Panelist, All Children, Our Future: Civil Rights and Education Conference, “Present in the Classroom: Educators of Color and Native Educators on Creating Racial Justice in Education” (Washington, D.C.)
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Conference with Linda Darling-Hammond, Renee Moore, Ali Michael, Marley Dias, Maria Salmon, and David Johns - "What does a culturally competent classroom look like?" (Washington, D.C.)
- Ethnography In Education with Kira Baker-Doyle - (University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA)
- Mathematical Sciences Research Institute with Dr. Estela Bensimon - Co-Panelist, Critical Issues in Mathematics (Berkeley, CA)
- NYC Department of Education with Dr. Carla Shedd - Lenses on Equity Speaker Series session/panel (Brooklyn, NY)
- National Urban League - Panelist, “Equity in ESSA Convening” (New Orleans, LA)
- American Education Research Association2018 (New York City, NY)
- Division K Fireside Chat. Teaching, Activism, & Resistance in the Era of Trump: Implications for Prospective Teacher Educators
- An Invitation to Teaching Toward Social Justice feat. #EduColor
- NNSTOY Annual Teachers Leading Conference with Nathan Bowling -#EduColor Conversation (Washington, D.C.)
- Teaching & Learning Conference 2015 with Linda Darling-Hammond, Richard Ingersoll, Clifford B. Janey, Bettye H. Perkins, and Leo Casey - "A Diverse Teacher Force" (Washington, D.C.)
- American Education Research Association with Travis Bristol, Terrenda Corisa White, Audra Watson, Tolani Britton, David Johns - Education for Diverse Democracy Requires Democracy for Diverse Educators: Critical Insights from National Teaching Fellows (Washington, D.C.)
- National Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference - Featured Speaker (Houston, TX)
- National Council of Teaching Mathematics Annual Conference - Keynote, Book Talk, and Mini-Talk (San Antonio, TX)
- National Association of Independent Schools - People of Color Conference 2022 (POCC) (San Antonio, TX)
- Reimagining Education Summer Institute - Teachers College, Columbia University (New York, NY)
- Ashoka - Children’s Well-Being Initiative (Virtual Meeting)
- US Department of Education - National Summit on Teacher Diversity (Washington, D.C.)
- Public Education Foundation - Residency (Las Vegas, NV)
- Teachers College Readers and Writers Project, Columbia University - Social Justice Saturday, Speech (New York City, NY)
- Noble Impact / Clinton School of Public Service - NobleTalk (Little Rock, AR)
- Teaching Works Seminar Series with Dr. Jennifer Langer-Osuna - Keynote and Book Talk / Seminar Series (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI)
- Equity Exchange with Chris Thinnes, Brittany Packnett, Daniel Harris - Educator as Advocate, Activist (St. Louis, MO)
- Free Minds Free People 2017 with Awo Okaikor Aryee-Price, Khalilah Harris, and Keith Catone - How To Build Education Movement on Social Media 101 (Marymount University / Baltimore, MD)
Selected Features In The News
José Vilson: Good Math Education Is a ‘Civil Right’
Edutopia
5 Questions for Jose Vilson, Math Teacher, United Federation of Teachers
NYSUT
Why are so few Black men teachers in New York City?
Chalkbeat
How to Build Students’ Math Confidence With Culturally Sustaining Teaching Practices
KQED
4 Ways George Floyd's Murder Has Changed How We Talk About Race and Education
Education Week
16 Perspective-Shifting Books a Diversity and Inclusion Strategist Wants You to Read in 2021
Create & Cultivate
A Conversation With #EduColor's José Vilson About Inclusive Teaching
EdSurge
An In-Depth Look At New York Education
WNYC All of It
Educators and Their #Community: Finding Solidarity on Social Media
Teaching Tolerance
Should Students Have Cellphones In School? Educators Are Divided
WBUR
Books Teachers Share: José Luis Vilson and ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’
Mindshift KQED
Gifted & Talented School Programs Reinforce Class & Race Inequities
NewsOne
Educator and Activist
Syracuse University News
Beyond Integration: How Teachers Can Encourage Cross-Racial Friendships
nprEd
To Be Young, 'Gifted' And Black, It Helps To Have A Black Teacher
nprEd
Where Are All the Black Male Teachers?
NEAToday
How Do We Raise the Quality of Teachers?
Wall Street Journal
5 Great Teachers On What Makes A Great Teacher
NPR
Author, Activist Jose Vilson Shares His Thoughts on Public School System
LatinPost
Teacher Spotlight
GOOD Magazine
How to Build Students’ Math Confidence With Culturally Sustaining Teaching Practices
KQED
4 Ways George Floyd's Murder Has Changed How We Talk About Race and Education
Education Week
16 Perspective-Shifting Books a Diversity and Inclusion Strategist Wants You to Read in 2021
Create & Cultivate
A Conversation With #EduColor's José Vilson About Inclusive Teaching
EdSurge
An In-Depth Look At New York Education
WNYC All of It
Educators and Their #Community: Finding Solidarity on Social Media
Teaching Tolerance
Should Students Have Cellphones In School? Educators Are Divided
WBUR
Books Teachers Share: José Luis Vilson and ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’
Mindshift KQED
Gifted & Talented School Programs Reinforce Class & Race Inequities
NewsOne
Educator and Activist
Syracuse University News
Beyond Integration: How Teachers Can Encourage Cross-Racial Friendships
nprEd
To Be Young, 'Gifted' And Black, It Helps To Have A Black Teacher
nprEd
Where Are All the Black Male Teachers?
NEAToday
How Do We Raise the Quality of Teachers?
Wall Street Journal
5 Great Teachers On What Makes A Great Teacher
NPR
Author, Activist Jose Vilson Shares His Thoughts on Public School System
LatinPost
Teacher Spotlight
GOOD Magazine
The World Is Always Uncertain. How Should Education Leaders Respond?
Education Week
EEAP Coalition hosts first community event at Denny Moe’s Superstar Barber Shop in Harlem
Africa in Harlem
NYSUT and SED host an online celebration for state’s new NBCTs
NYSUT
7 Books About Trends in Education
Classrooms
How to Build Students’ Math Confidence With Culturally Sustaining Teaching Practices
KQED
An In-Depth Look At New York EducationEducators of Color: Schools Need to Better Support Racial Justice Efforts
Education Week
4 Ways George Floyd's Murder Has Changed How We Talk About Race and Education
Education Week
Activists, Political Leaders, and Candidates Rally for Education
PoliticsNY
16 Perspective-Shifting Books a Diversity and Inclusion Strategist Wants You to Read in 2021
Create & Cultivate
A Conversation With #EduColor's José Vilson About Inclusive Teaching
EdSurge
An In-Depth Look At New York Education
WNYC All of It
Learning Curve: Navigating Education Access in a Pandemic
McClatchyDC
Education Now: Practicing Antiracism in Your School
Harvard University
Experts weigh in on how the Paducah Public School District can commit to anti-racism
WPSD
How Teachers Want Emergency Distance Learning Improved
KQED MindShift
Questions abound over city's school reopening plan
Politico
Latinos must confront 'ingrained' anti-black racism amid George Floyd protests, some urge
NBCLatino
Police Face Fierce Push for Accountability. Could Unionized Teachers Be Next?
Education Week
6 Classroom Strategies that Work for Generating Student Discussions Online
KQED MindShift
Campaign Focuses on Educator Experiences During COVID-19 Pandemic
Diverse Issues In Higher Education
4 In 10 U.S. Teens Say They Haven't Done Online Learning Since Schools Closed
NPR
Educators and Their #Community: Finding Solidarity on Social Media
Teaching Tolerance
How to Make Black Lives Matter in Schools (live at the Schomburg)
New York Public Library
Secrets of the Edu-Twitter Influencers
ASCD
Education Takes Center Stage at International Conference
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
The New Tax Law’s Subtle Subversion of Public Schools
The Atlantic
School Shootings Put Teachers in New Role as Human Shields
The New York Times
The Latinx Community's Complicated Relationship With The N-Word
Refinery29
With new focus on curriculum, Gates Foundation wades into tricky territory
Chalkbeat
Will Hillary Clinton's Education Policy Break From Obama's in a Huge Way?
Mother Jones
Books Teachers Share: José Luis Vilson and ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’
Mindshift KQED
Black Teachers Matter
Mother Jones
How to Get More Men of Color Teaching in the Classroom
The Atlantic
Gifted & Talented School Programs Reinforce Class & Race Inequities
NewsOne
Are White Parents The Only Ones Who Hate Standardized Testing?
Huffington Post
Educator and Activist
Syracuse University News
Beyond Integration: How Teachers Can Encourage Cross-Racial Friendships
nprEd
Race and the Standardized Testing Wars
New York Times
Five Favorite Reads For Your Professional Bookshelf
TeachingChannel
To Be Young, 'Gifted' And Black, It Helps To Have A Black Teacher
nprEd
New York City Tackles School Segregation
The American Prospect
The Legacy of Arne Duncan, ‘A Hero in the Education Business’
The Nation
Here’s What The Obama Administration’s New Guidelines On Tests In Schools Mean
ThinkProgress
The Biblioracle: To fix failing schools, ask teachers
Chicago Tribune
Where Are All the Black Male Teachers?
NEAToday
How Do We Raise the Quality of Teachers?
Wall Street Journal
5 Great Teachers On What Makes A Great Teacher
NPR
How Do You Make A Great Teacher?
Smithsonian Magazine
What's In Store for 2015 in Education?
The Guardian
Why We Need More Diverse Teachers
Fusion
Author, Activist Jose Vilson Shares His Thoughts on Public School System
LatinPost
Six Questions
Examiner
How "I Don't Get It" Is The First Step Towards Mastery
Virtual Conference
Teacher Spotlight
GOOD Magazine
Deserves A Better Audience (DABA) Award and Interview
Dangerously Irrelevant
The Master of Media
Xavier High School (my alma mater)