Policy and Mindsets Must Change to Truly Prepare Students for College & Career Success
When I look out at my classroom, I reflect on my last eight years as a teacher. I think…
Refocusing on Resource Equity Provisions in ESSA Can Spur School Improvement Efforts
As our advocate partners know well, students of color and students from low-income backgrounds are significantly more likely to…
Joint Blog Post Regarding H.R. 1741
On March 23rd, Rep. Jamaal Bowman introduced H.R 1741, which would amend the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to…
Censorship is About Power, Not People
Amid the fierce debate surrounding what should and should not be taught in classrooms, some far-right-leaning lawmakers have introduced…
Data for Equity Webinar Series
Shedding light on inequities — in school funding; access to high-quality educators from diverse backgrounds; advanced coursework; or safe…
Guess What? There’s Already Under-Representation in School Curricula
A contentious debate about representation in our nation’s school curricula has been rumbling — and it goes beyond the…
Why Students Deserve a Rigorous AP African American Studies Curriculum
There are more than 3 million students enrolled in AP courses, many of whom — regardless of race, ethnicity,…
Honest History Serves as a Student’s Ultimate Guideposts
As a Black woman, when it comes to knowing myself and my history, I think about how lacking my…
It’s Time to Invest in High-Quality Teacher Preparation
co-authored by The Commit Partnership, Educate Texas, Teach Plus, The Education Trust, and Philanthropy AdvocatesToday’s teachers are responsible for…
Thoughts on Secretary Cardona’s Speech on ED’s 2023 Priorities
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona addressed the nation on Tuesday in a speech called ‘Raise the Bar: Lead…
Teaching Tolerance Amid Contentious Turbulence
As the parent of a Black and Latino LGBTQ+ teenager, I worry for my child’s safety more now than…
HBCU Enrollment is on the Rise. But On-Campus Housing is Scarce. Black College Students Demand Solutions
According to a recent New York Times article, Black students across the nation have been flocking to historically Black colleges…
Profiles in Education Equity: Judith Bradley, Founder of JackBeNimble
Judith Bradley is founder and managing partner of JackBeNimble, a nonprofit organization based in Kentucky that is dedicated to…
Where Are All Those Dollars Going?
In Episode 1, we talk about the big picture with Phyllis Jordan of FutureEd, a Washington think tank that…
Speaking Out and Showing Up for LGBTQ+ Students
Last month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which prohibits educators from teaching…
Profiles in Education Equity: Jaleesa Jones, East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Jaleesa Jones has been a Louisiana resident for over 13 years and has served the students in the East…
Build Back Better Act Is a Major Step Forward for Education Equity
The Build Back Better Act contains several exciting and essential investments in early childhood education, school nutrition, higher education,…
Strong Relationships are the Key to Understanding Students’ Experiences
Everybody remembers their best teacher. Mine is Dr. M, my graduate advisor and forever mentor. She’s someone I felt…
How Schools Can Support Refugee Families and Students
The indelible images of Afghans hanging onto the wings of American airplanes at Kabul Airport and Haitians being whipped…
Understanding Students and Their Families Who Are Experiencing Homelessness or Housing Insecurity During a Pandemic
While COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of all students and their families, those experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity are…