A special exhibit titled 'Audacity to Believe' is on display at the African American Museum and Library in Oakland, showcasing the life and enduring legacy of the pioneering educator.
The Marcus Foster Education Institute is celebrating 50 years of transformative work in education and the centennial birth anniversary of its founder.The Marcus Foster Education Institute , an East Bay nonprofit dedicated to advancing equity in schools, celebrates a double milestone this year: 50 years of transformative work in education and the centennial birth anniversary of its founder, Dr. Marcus A. Foster.
"To me, he's a superhero. More than just fighting for education for our children, I feel like he laid a blueprint for an entire community to come together and support education," said Patanisha Williams, an Oakland native who curated the exhibit.Foster believed that all students could be taught, regardless of circumstances. This philosophy continues to reverberate through the halls of schools nationwide and is the guiding principle of MFEI.
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