Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused For students to thrive and achieve at high levels in school, they must be interested and emotionally invested in their own learning.Why? Because motivation, or the desire that propels one to do something, leads to engagement.This means students are being attentive to their tasks, putting forth positive effort, persisting… In a previous blog, I examined colleges that are often referred to as emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions or emerging HSIs for short, which enroll between 15 to 24 percent Latino students. I discussed indirect evidence that a “critical mass” of Latino students may change the culture, norms, and values of… As an alumnus of a top-ranked and predominantly White college with little racial, ethnic, or socio-economic diversity, I have often wondered how many institutions like mine have or have not made a meaningful commitment to advancing racial and ethnic diversity on campus.One argument for greater diversity on campus is… I often describe myself as an activist and a teacher. Why? Because I firmly believe that a quality education is a basic human right that has been historically and currently denied to so many students of color. And things I believe in require my staunch activism and deliberate action.… Each fall, millions of college students across the country start classes in hopes of earning their degree. However, the weight of steep tuition bills, rent, groceries, books, and other costs looming over their heads can often cut that dream short. The latest popular solution to help more students afford… Why are you so passionate about social justice in education?Social justice is something that has been a part of me throughout my life. I grew up in New Orleans. My mother was a children’s book writer, and my father was a lifelong educator, so education was ingrained in me.… This summer, Ohio legislators passed a bill that bans expulsions and out-of-school suspensions for students in kindergarten through third grade. Ohio now joins a handful of states, including Maryland, Virginia, and Tennessee that have taken measures to cut down the number of suspensions and expulsions for early learners. One… As we celebrate Pride Month, LGBTQ advocates continue to challenge the actions of the U.S. Department of Education. This advocacy should not be surprising as educational systems in K-12 and higher education have long been criticized for not being a welcoming space for individuals who identify as part of… For the past few months, there have been teacher walkouts in states like Arizona, Kentucky, Oklahoma, West Virginia, and the latest in North Carolina, where more than 15,000 teachers took their grievances to the state capital in Raleigh. These protests are about more than just teacher salaries, but about… Classroom assignment analysis is a powerful lens for viewing the day-to-day experiences of students. It provides hugely important insights into what teachers know and understand about college- and career-ready standards — and what those teachers believe students can do independently as a result of their teaching. Yes, what we… “In the county , EVERYTHING is better! Over here, we live in the ghetto; we’re not getting much. So getting school funding based on property taxes isn’t gonna do anything for the kids. And it’s horrible because schools like this have a lot of kids with a lot of…Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students — particularly those of color or living in poverty.
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The Role of Choice and Relevancy in Student Assignment
To What Extent Do Top Colleges Enroll (or Not Enroll) Latino Students?
A Closer Look at Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Educational Justice: Which Are You — an Advocate, Ally, or Activist?
A Promise Fulfilled
Q&A with Erika McConduit, Louisiana Director, The Education Trust
Profile in Education Equity: Ohio State Senator Peggy Lehner
Supporting Queer College Students of Color
Hidden School Resources: What Students Deserve in School
The Power of Classroom Assignments
Students of Color Face Steep School Funding Gaps
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