News & Updates Archives

COSEBOC Leadership Updates

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

Dear COSEBOC Friends and Family: I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer and the new school year is off to a great start. I am writing on behalf of the Board of Directors with several important updates about the leadership of COSEBOC. We shared with you in April that after…

The Center of Humanity is Love

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

In this short video, Jamila Sams speaks about the value of being a lifetime learner; learning from our colleagues, and learning from our students. She shares her understanding of humanity and love as the center of equity work, providing us the strength to push through challenges we encounter. For…

Complimentary Video: Conversation with Thought Leader, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

For many years, COSEBOC has invited leaders to speak informally with us in our virtual “Conversations with Thought Leaders” series. We were honored to be joined by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, a friend of COSEBOC. As you prepare for the upcoming school year ahead, we invite you to listen to the…

Come Celebrate with Us in October!

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

Come Celebrate with Us! Don’t miss out on these wonderful brunch events in Philadelphia and Boston celebrating Ron Walker’s storied history of work at COSEBOC and beyond. The events will feature tributes from friends, collaborators, and donors from past events, in addition to brunch. Enjoy this short "gratitude" video! …

COSEBOC selects the Newton Public Schools as its inaugural Vanguard District

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

COSEBOC is pleased to announce the selection of the Newton (MA) Public Schools as our inaugural Vanguard District. The distinction is designed to recognize and deepen the school district’s work in diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly to support the development and success of boys and young men of color.“The Newton…

Video Recording! Conversation with Thought Leader, Dr. Pedro Noguera

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

Dr. Pedro Noguera is a Professor, Dean, writer, social justice activist, and esteemed friend of COSEBOC. In this video he speaks with us about the role of standards for schools educating boys of color. He says that when we have no standards of what constitutes excellence, we reinforce dysfunction. He…

Appreciation for Our Community of COSEBOC Educators

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

As the 2023-24 school year comes to an end, we are sending care, respect and tremendous appreciation to our community of COSEBOC educators. We know that the 2023-24 school year has been a challenging one. In our conversations with the COSEBOC community of educators across the nation, we hear and…

An Event of Gratitude – A Salute to Ron Walker

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

Tickets for Philadelphia, PAOct. 21, 2023 Tickets for Boston MA Oct. 28, 2023 Since its founding in 2008, the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC) under Ron Walker’s leadership has established itself across the country as one of the foremost nonprofit organizations devoted to promoting equity and opportunity…

Gratitude: A Salute to Ron Walker

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

A message from Olga Acosta Price, Chair of the Board of Directors: In October we will be celebrating Ron Walker’s work and commitment to boys and young men of color with luncheons in two locations that have been significant to his career. October 21, 2023 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 28, 2023…

Ron Walker to step down as Executive Director

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

Dear COSEBOC supporters, I am writing to announce that I will be stepping away from the ongoing leadership of COSEBOC as of September 30, 2023. For 16 years I have been blessed to lead this noble organization dedicated to the affirmative social, emotional, cultural, and academic development of boys and…