For Black Children, Attending School Is an Act of Racial Justice
January 15, 2019 by Kayla Patrick As a seemingly twisted way to ring in 2019, the Trump administration has sent a loud and clear message that it’s okay for educators and school leaders to keep Black…
Call to Action to Advance Equity & Justice for LGBTQ Youth of Color
November 08, 2018 by EdTrust National Organizations Partner in Call to Action to Advance Equity and Justice for LGBTQ Youth of Color WASHINGTON, DC – The National Black Justice Coalition, the Education Trust, Education Leaders…
Voting vs. Activism: Black College Students Weigh In
October 25, 2018 by Letisha Marrero The 2018 midterm elections are almost here, and early voting has already begun in some states. Voter enthusiasm is at an all-time high—many are calling it the most significant midterm…
To What Extent Do Top Colleges Enroll (or Not Enroll) Latino Students?
October 09, 2018 by J. Oliver Schak 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.…
A Closer Look at Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions
October 02, 2018 by J. Oliver Schak 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…
University Enrollment in Puerto Rico Prior to Hurricane Maria: Lessons from Katrina
September 21, 2018 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. With mixed feelings of excitement and apprehension, I arrived in Puerto Rico this summer — excited to see family and friends and relax on the beach; nervous about witnessing firsthand…
Serena Williams and the Audacity to be a Black Woman or Girl with a Voice
September 19, 2018 by Kayla Patrick By now, we all know what happened in the women’s final match at the US Open. But what a lot of people don’t realize is that what Serena Williams experienced…
10 Key Takeaways on Degree Attainment for Latino Adults
August 20, 2018 by J. Oliver Schak As we stated previously, there are many benefits to having a college degree, both on an individual and societal level. Noting the economic and social benefits of a more educated…
7 Key Takeaways on Degree Attainment for Black Adults
August 16, 2018 by Andrew Howard Nichols The individual benefits of earning a college degree are well known, but the larger social benefits that are associated with a better educated population are often overlooked. Generally, people with…