Topic: Race Relations in Schools

Statement from Wil Del Pilar, senior vice president, EdTrust, on the recent Dear Colleague letter from the Department of Education

Despite the ongoing threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion, college DEI programs are important for students of color to feel like they belong.

Racial aggression and hostile messages affect Black people’s mental health and stoke fear among the Black community.

How a new state ban on DEI initiatives at public colleges is impacting student organizations.

DEI programs for students of color in college can be life-changing for underserved and/or overlooked populations.

On the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, let’s look at the progress that’s been made and the work that still needs to be done.

As an accompaniment to our analysis of Black student enrollment, EdTrust explored enrollment for Latino students at the nation’s 122 most selective private four-year colleges and universities.

Threats to DEI are only growing stronger, with continued plans to introduce bills in the next legislative session, and attacks occurring on the accreditation front. Use our interactive dashboard to keep track of the evolving attacks on DEI across the states.

As the Director of Education Innovation and Research and professor at Howard University, I understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in higher education. The harsh reality…