Who We Are
The William J. Watkins, Sr. Educational Institute, Inc. was established in 2008 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Baltimore, MD. We envision a just and civil world in which members of society are empowered with knowledge and skills that allow them the freedom to achieve their highest human potential. Our mission is to ensure that ALL children, especially those in under-served and under-resourced communities receive the best education possible. Through our teacher training programs, youth programs, scholarship fund and our instructional model we fulfill that mission. Our programs for youth, theoretical approaches, research, and practices are used to impact educational practice, policy, and outcomes on the national, state and local levels. Through the achievement of our mission, we enhance teaching and learning and help create a better world.
“Education is the Sine qua non (that thing which is needed) for the success of the Negro”
– Rev. William J. Watkins, Sr.
Latest News
Educating Baltimore’s Black Community (Part 1)
Baltimore’s Black community has been fighting for adequate public education for our children since the Baltimore City Public School system was established in 1829. Many of the issues we were fighting for in the 19th century we are still struggling to acquire today. Initially we merely sought access to the public schools. While we paid taxes that supported [...]
National Alliance of Black School Educators 2014 Conference
Join Dr. Brian C. Morrison at the 2014 National Alliance of Black School Educators on Friday, November 21, 2014 from 2:15 – 3:45 for our “Creating a Culturally Responsive Classroom: What Culturally Responsive Teachers Do” workshop. The most important relationship in the school in regards to student success is that between the teacher and the student. Culturally Responsive [...]
7 Steps to Effectively Work With Your Child’s School
This pamphlet is a useful set of guidelines for parents to use for effectively engaging with their child’s school. It is written in easy to read plain English without a bunch of educational jargon. The overarching idea of the handbook is that parents want their children to attend the most effective school they can. The most effective schools [...]