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What happens when an educator spends 15 years working directly with students and realizes the education system is missing Black boys?
In this episode of Founder 2 Founder, Felicia Wright sits down with educator, author, and future school founder Richard Terrell to discuss the urgent need for learning environments that truly support Black boys through mentorship, leadership development, restorative practices, and community connection.
Richard shares his journey from working as a paraeducator to becoming an assistant principal and launching Rise Prep Academy — a non-traditional school model focused on helping young men thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.This conversation covers:
• Why many Black boys feel unseen in school
• The importance of relationships in education
• Restorative practices vs suspension
• Mentorship and leadership development
• Building confidence and identity in young men
• Community partnerships and real-world learning
• The inspiration behind Rise Prep Academy
• Richard’s book: Letters to My Young Brothers: There Is Hope
• What parents and educators need to understand about supporting Black boys.
Whether you are a parent, educator, homeschooler, microschool founder, or advocate for education reform, this episode will challenge you to think differently about what children truly need to succeed.
Connect with Richard Terrell:📧 Email: mrrichardterrell@gmail.com
Books:
1. There is Hope, Young Sister -https://a.co/d/08BVWb1h
2. There is Hope, Young Brother - https://a.co/d/0ev48oBa
3. Letters to My Young Brothers - There is Hope - https://a.co/d/0eAp4O2v
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00:00 Why Black boys are being overlooked in education
03:05 Richard’s journey from paraeducator to assistant principal
09:15 The vision behind Rise Prep Academy
14:10 Community partnerships and teaching independence
18:25 What success looks like for young Black boys
20:50 Letters to My Young Brothers and mentorship
25:45 Networking, leadership, and life lessons
31:10 “Let Them Rise” final message
🎯 Take the quiz:Find out if your child is in the right learning environment - https://tally.so/r/q4K768
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