https://blackblockvote.net/education Field notes, articles, and insights on educational equity, leadership, microschools, and the collective ecosystem from Dr. Andrea Long-Nelson and B.E.A.M. Education. en-us Copyright 2026 B.E.A.M. Education Foundation & Black Block Vote https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/expanding-educational-freedom-sector-mixing Dr. Andrea Long-Nelson Microschools Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:56:09 GMT https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/expanding-educational-freedom-sector-mixing Discover how sector mixing is transforming educational freedom and homeschooling trends across the nation. https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/stay-woke-civic-engagement-family-legacy Claude R. Trotter III Equity Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:12:33 GMT https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/stay-woke-civic-engagement-family-legacy Learn how civic engagement and family activities build a lasting legacy and protect democracy. https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/stay-woke-black-voting-rights-history Claude R. Trotter III Equity Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/stay-woke-black-voting-rights-history Explore the ongoing struggle for Black voting rights and its impact on democracy. Uncovering historical truths unlocks royal roots and democratic clarity for our scholars. https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/bill-of-rights-living-protection-for-all Dr. Andrea Long-Nelson Leadership Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/bill-of-rights-living-protection-for-all Explore the evolution of the Bill of Rights and its impact on American rights today. https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/stay-woke-build-legacy-voting-rights Dr. Andrea Long-Nelson Equity Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/stay-woke-build-legacy-voting-rights Explore the ongoing fight for voting rights and how civic engagement builds a lasting legacy. https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/three-fifths-compromise-voting-history Claude R. Trotter III Equity Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/three-fifths-compromise-voting-history Explore the impact of the Three-Fifths Compromise on voting and representation in U.S. history. https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/where-is-africa-in-the-odyssey-homer-told-us-all-along Claude R. Trotter III H2O & Culture Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/where-is-africa-in-the-odyssey-homer-told-us-all-along Homer's Odyssey mentions Ethiopia, Egypt, and an African king named Memnon. Discover the real history of Africa in Homer's world, from Royal Roots at B.E.A.M. H2O. https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/daycare-costs-vs-foundational-education-dfw Claude R. Trotter III H2O & Culture Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/daycare-costs-vs-foundational-education-dfw Compare daycare costs in DFW to investing in Beam H2O and Microschool for better early childhood education, long-term mastery, and cultural grounding. https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/teaching-kids-chess-power-protection-presence Claude R. Trotter III Leadership Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/teaching-kids-chess-power-protection-presence Discover how chess fosters leadership, strategy, and confidence in children of color, enhancing their developmental growth and self-worth. https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/voucher-money-reshaping-houston-education Dr. Andrea Long-Nelson Equity Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/voucher-money-reshaping-houston-education Explore how voucher money is changing education funding, family resources, and academic opportunities across Texas schools. https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/what-a-new-ai-report-tells-us-about-our-children-and-the-relationships-that-will-guide-them Dr. Andrea Long-Nelson Technology & AI Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/what-a-new-ai-report-tells-us-about-our-children-and-the-relationships-that-will-guide-them A new three-year study shows students already use AI every day. Dr. Andrea Long-Nelson explains why relationships, not devices, shape our children -- and how caring adults can guide young people to use AI wisely and honestly. https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/the-ecosystem-was-always-the-point-how-beam-was-built-for-the-future-schools-are-now-chasing Dr. Andrea Long-Nelson Microschools Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/the-ecosystem-was-always-the-point-how-beam-was-built-for-the-future-schools-are-now-chasing B.E.A.M. Microschool Academy blends balanced technology, mastery based learning, and real relationships. Our RevolutionEd partnership keeps teachers in control and puts your child first. https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/one-child-one-plan-how-smart-technology-helps-every-scholar-shine-in-the-beam-movement Dr. Andrea Long-Nelson Leadership Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/one-child-one-plan-how-smart-technology-helps-every-scholar-shine-in-the-beam-movement See how AI helps B.E.A.M. Education build a personalized learning plan for your child. Join the B.E.A.M. Movement, explore B.E.A.M. H2O, and book a facility tour with Dr. Andrea B. Nelson today. https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/texas-said-school-choice-heres-what-that-actually-means-for-your-5-to-10-year-old Dr. Andrea Long-Nelson Equity Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://blog.drandrealong-nelson.com/post/texas-said-school-choice-heres-what-that-actually-means-for-your-5-to-10-year-old Texas rolled out a $1B school voucher program, but the average award falls short of real tuition costs. See what it means for families ages 5-10 and how B.E.A.M. offers a culturally-affirming alternative.