About Us
We are a non-partisan non-profit advocacy coalition of residents of the Washington DC area, Black community leaders and seasoned educators who are committed to enabling Black children to thrive in and beyond schools.
We work primarily in Montgomery County, Maryland - the largest and most diverse county in the state of Maryland with over 200 schools serving over 160,000 students - 35,000 of whom are Black.
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The mission of the BCEE is to free every Black MCPS student to achieve and to be their personal best both within and outside of schools that are safe, equitable, and supportive of their well-being.
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Our goal is to move school systems and leaders from merely measuring achievement and equity "gaps" to closing them rapidly and permanently.
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We combine academic, organizing, and practical expertise with the lived experiences of Black students, parents, guardians and teachers to address and eliminate racism, anti-Blackness, and the damaging inequities which enable those gaps to persist.
We are a 100% volunteer-run non-profit organization.
The BCEE community has grown to include over 800 Black MCPS students, parents and guardians, staff, and administrators, as well as a diverse group of volunteers and supporters.
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FIGHTING SCHOOL DISCRIMINATION WITH BLACK COMMUNITY POWER
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SUMMER 2026 A.C.E. STUDENTS!
Two weeks of mathematics, literacy, African diaspora learning. Oral presentations, community luncheon, and FUN!
Our all-volunteer staff was amazing.
Our many supporters were so generous.
Thank you to the ministry team at The People's Community Baptist Church for hosting and working hand-in-hand with BCEE.
COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE FINDS RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOL BUDGETING
<< KEY CONCLUSIONS >>
"MCPS’ budgeting and staffing practices disproportionately harm Black and Latinx students."
"While eligibility for EML services is a strong predictor of student performance, race and ethnicity are often stronger predictors of student performance than either eligibility for special education or FARMS, especially for Black and Latinx students."
- Montgomery County Office of Legislative Oversight
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FACT: Students with books in their HOMES are better readers.
Help Black students in Montgomery County read more at home.
YOU can help improve literacy among Black students.
Just CLICK the link below to order a bundle of books by Black people and about Black people from our Black-owned Bookstore Partner.
Ship your books to one of our Partner Churches where Black students will pick up FREE books.
Help us reach our goal of 1,000 books!
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The BCEE Leadership Council introduced the Black Apple Ballot to help all county residents to #VOTESMART and make sure they deliver on their stated commitments to Black students, staff, and families.
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At BCEE, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that empowers Black students to reach their full potential and achieve their goals.
Did you miss our "SPECIAL EDUCATION UNLOCKED" workshop AND m
Over 160 Black parents and guardians registered for this unique and valuable workshop.
You can still get access to all of the workshop presentations, videos, and resource materials.
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