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Christopher Emdin

@chrisemdin

NYT bestselling Author of Ratchetdemic & STEM STEAM Make Dream. Teacher. Truth teller - Behind the magic that is #HipHopEd & #ScienceGenius - #SpacesHost

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Joined April 2009
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@OssiningSchools Superintendent’s Conference Day began with the powerful words of @chrisemdin, inspiring us to embrace The Sacred Art of Teaching and transform classrooms into spaces of purpose, passion, and possibility! @Mary_FoxAlter
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@NewsHour5 Oct 2018
Why are there so few black male teachers? @chrisemdin of Columbia University suggests in this essay that a cycle of failure haunts students and their teachers. #IMHO #WorldTeachersDay to.pbs.org/2zUA8if

IMHO: The failure cycle causing a shortage of black male teachers

Christopher Emdin teaches at Columbia University’s Teachers College. He explains why there are so few African-American males teaching our children in this edition of "In My Humble Opinion" (#IMHO).

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#ICYMI- Nearly 100 ninth-graders started at the Bronx School for Hip‑Hop — the nation’s first public high school focused on hip‑hop culture, music, and business, founded by @chrisemdin and @KingAdjapong (Ph.D. ’17). ⬇️ 🎶 brnw.ch/21x5ZiT
Hip-Hop Education Enters a New Era in the Bronx

Hip-Hop Education Enters a New Era in the Bronx

The Bronx School of Hip-Hop was co-created by TC’s Christopher Emdin, Maxine Greene Chair for Distinguished Contributions to Education

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Agency and energy over recycled curriculum and dusting off the same old stale lesson plan
Education Week Opinion (@EdWeekOpinion) profile pictureEducation Week Opinion@EdWeekOpinionAug 25
Lisa Delpit and Christopher Emdin explain how educators can bring more agency and energy into their teaching. #EWOpinion @larryferlazzo edweek.org/teaching-learning…
‘Autopilot Is the Enemy’: Why You Should Shake Up Your Stale Classroom Script (Opinion)

‘Autopilot Is the Enemy’: Why You Should Shake Up Your Stale Classroom Script (Opinion)

Lisa Delpit and Christopher Emdin explain how to bring more agency and energy into teaching.

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Education Week Opinion@EdWeekOpinionAug 25
Lisa Delpit and Christopher Emdin explain how educators can bring more agency and energy into their teaching. #EWOpinion @larryferlazzo edweek.org/teaching-learning…
‘Autopilot Is the Enemy’: Why You Should Shake Up Your Stale Classroom Script (Opinion)

‘Autopilot Is the Enemy’: Why You Should Shake Up Your Stale Classroom Script (Opinion)

Lisa Delpit and Christopher Emdin explain how to bring more agency and energy into teaching.

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EL Education@ELeducationJul 22
🌉 #ELNC26 is heading to SF Oct 27–30! Hear from brilliant minds like Jean-Claude Brizard, Lisa Delpit, Christopher Emdin, Jenny Mackenzie, & Kareem Weaver. 🎥✨ Don't miss out on school site visits, keynotes, and your Crew. Register today: bit.ly/elnc26
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These are the moments that matter. One gesture. One connection. One opportunity for a young person to witness representation and the word opens up for them.
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Brandon Zoras@brandonzorasMay 5
Best notification on my phone last night! #TheSacredArtOfTeaching by Lisa Delpit & @chrisemdin is ready for download! Can’t wait to read it!
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Brandon Zoras (@brandonzoras) profile pictureBrandon Zoras@brandonzoras19 Aug 2025
This is going to the book of 2026! Just pre ordered @chrisemdin & Lisa Delpit’s new book. If you teach “other people’s children” “in the hood” this book is going to be for you! #OntEd their individual books have transformed my outlook and actions in school and community.
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Today is Pub day!! Can’t wait to hear what you think brother!!!!
Brandon Zoras (@brandonzoras) profile pictureBrandon Zoras@brandonzorasMay 5
Best notification on my phone last night! #TheSacredArtOfTeaching by Lisa Delpit & @chrisemdin is ready for download! Can’t wait to read it!
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Sage Scarato@sagescarato1Mar 23
I found this quote by @chrisemdin. Students need to feel safe. They need to feel safe in all the categories, for speaking, imagining, failing, trying, being seen, etc. #MBU373
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Pamela Stepko@PStepko11 Dec 2025
“Love is actually High Expectations!” @chrisemdin Hands down , one of the best keynotes! @VATLL_VASCD
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Jill Latchana@jlatchanaJan 9
The @chrisemdin may just have been named one of THE top education scholars, but I’ll always think of him first as an storyteller who takes the time to share his magic with other teachers in the field @AEF_Program #Einsteinfellows25 @edweekopinion #rachetdemic #hiphoped
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Who Are the Nation's Top Education Scholars? (Opinion) edweek.org/policy-politics/o…
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Educator/Innovator Spotlight: Dr. Chris Emdin. Science educator & advocate for culturally responsive STEM education. Through #HipHopEd & Science Genius B.A.T.T.L.E.S., he connects culture and science—making STEM more engaging and equitable for underrepresented students. #BHM
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Just seeing this but thanks so much for seeing me #HipHopEd
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2Day ends Black History Month, but the celebration of Black brilliance is a year-round commitment. Today, we look to Dr. Christopher Emdin He challenges us to never give up on the youth the world tries to count out 💡Let’s keep knowing, loving, and fighting 4 our kids.
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To be a creative, is first to know self. To questions the assumptions of self. -@chrisemdin
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@skipzFeb 20
“In These Troubled Times, Chris Emdin Urges Educators to Restore the Sacred Art of Teaching” larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2…
“In These Troubled Times, Chris Emdin Urges Educators to Restore the Sacred Art of Teaching”

“In These Troubled Times, Chris Emdin Urges Educators to Restore the Sacred Art of Teaching”

In These Troubled Times, Chris Emdin Urges Educators to Restore the Sacred Art of Teaching is the headline of one of my recent Education Week columns. It’s a guest post from Chris Emdin. Prot…

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Bob Greenberg@bobgreenbergFeb 8
Black History Month - Day 8 Chris Emdin - "Banneker" by Rita Dove youtu.be/F82l-dRD5Ls
Chris Emdin - "Banneker" by Rita Dove

Chris Emdin - "Banneker" by Rita Dove

Dr. Christopher Emdin is an Associate Professor in the Department o...

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Larry Ferlazzo@LarryferlazzoFeb 18
The World Seems Intent on Stripping Teaching of Its Sacredness. Don't Let It edweek.org/teaching-learning… with @chrisemdin is new @educationweek post
The World Seems Intent on Stripping Teaching of Its Sacredness. Don't Let It (Opinion)

The World Seems Intent on Stripping Teaching of Its Sacredness. Don't Let It (Opinion)

Christopher Emdin explains how to make school feel like a sanctuary in troubled times.

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Damn it Jermaine. I hated the way you bowed out. Part of the culture has always been about being willing to either wield your sword and cut through the b.s. or die on it. I wanted you to take the risk needed to prove to yourself and to us that you deserve the admiration and the praise. You disappointed me and so, I turned my back on you..... but then you returned. You sharpened that sword and returned. The pen game!!!! The way you made them words talk. The album ain't all bright spots and you could've outsourced some of this production but the tanto is sharp. The katana dulled, but the tanto is sharp....Oh, and Eff Donald Trump. Carry On!!!!! #ColeWorld
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#HipHopEd@TheRealHipHopEdFeb 5
It’s about to go down!! Join us for our annual conference on June 5th-6th 2026. bit.ly/HHED26Call4Proposals and purchase tickets at bit.ly/HipHopEdEB26 #HipHopEd #SquadWork
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