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The Bluegrass Alliance of Black School Educators (BABSE), an affiliate of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), will reactivate at Kentucky State University.

The purpose of BABSE, according to Dr. Roger Cleveland, director of The Center for Research on the Eradication of Educational Disparities (C.R.E.E.D. Center)  at Kentucky State University, is to decrease the disparity in the educational achievement gap among all student groups.

Cleveland is spearheading a meeting to reignite the organization. The meeting seeks PreK – 12 and post-secondary educators Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Carl M. Hill Student Center ballroom.

“We will discuss the academic progress of students of color in Kentucky and how BABSE can best assist in closing the achievement gap,” Cleveland said.

Cleveland has previously taught at Morehead State University, the University of Kentucky, Middle Tennessee State University and Eastern Kentucky University. He is widely sought for his expertise in cultural proficiency, instructional equity, implicit bias, closing achievement gaps, learning styles, transforming school culture, conducting culture audits and school improvement planning.

Joining Cleveland in this effort is Dr. Elaine Farris and Dr. Michael D. Dailey. For more information, email Cleveland at roger.cleveland@kysu.edu.