What a night! Thank you to all who came and joined the #Brownat70 conversation!

Shaheena Simons of the Civil Rights Division at The Department of Justice (DOJ Civil Rights Division), introduced by Terris Ross, Managing Director of American Institutes for Research Equity Initiative, says: “We are here because there is much more work to do.” #Brownat70 #BridgesCollaborative

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Proud to rep IDRA at the #Brownat70 reception.

.James E. Clyburn shared in opening remarks, 'The question now becomes, will we ever develop the will and find the way to integrate?'

'The bill not only diverts tax-payer funds from public schools, but also benefits wealthier families and neglects the most impoverished, as the grant does not cover all the costs associated with attending a private school.' courthousenews.com/georgia-privat… IDRA

The freedom to protest is integral to our democracy.

UT Austin students have a First Amendment right to freely express their political opinions — without threats of arrest and violence.

If you or someone you know needs legal support, call the Austin Lawyers Guild: 512-817-4254

👈We are sorry to see that North Carolina is joining Texas in turning back the clock through eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. This decision will harm students.

🚸 Dive into this thought-provoking article from IDRA's newsletter shedding light on the impact of the 1994 Gun-Free Schools Act! 📰 Gain crucial insights into its effects on students and communities. Read more: [idra.news/nlMar24c] #GunFreeSchoolsAct #Education #IDRA 📚✨

Look what I found... my admissions letter from UNC!! It was a diversity program that piqued my interest in the school. A little Black girl from a place called 'Nakina' didn't meet the traditional Carolina mold. Yet, an outreach program said that I, too, can bleed Carolina blue.

.Texas Tribune - unfinished biz from last #txlege should include implementing strong bilingual ed programs & recs from the #SB560 strategic plan for EB students, who make up 23% of TX students. Convos from early reading to advanced math must include bil ed. #TTevents

Watch live: As we approach the end of the school year, panelists discuss what legislature helped Texas children catch up in the wake of COVID’s disruption, the lingering challenges and what else the state can do to help. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick has released interim charges for the Texas Senate to review before the next #txlege session:

They include:
- Standardized test reforms
- Reading/math readiness
- Guidelines for 'Faculty Senates'
- Tenure revisions
- Antisemitism at colleges
- DEI ban progress

Libraries aren’t just collections of books; they’re sanctuaries where communities unite, knowledge thrives, & minds expand.

This #NationalLibraryWeek , sign a Library Love Letter to show your support for our kids’ freedom to learn: nlwloveletter.org. #WeBelieveInLibraries

Nyeka's family's been in Austin longer than UT Austin. Her great x3 grandfather was enslaved in Travis County.

This year, she became the 1st in her family to attend UT, through a DEI program.

Now it's cut. What that means for her & students like her:

t.ly/Jh320

✴️✴️ JUST IN! The Texas Legislative Black Caucus was beside us as we fought SB 17. Today they call for Jay Hartzell to rescind the termination of faculty formerly working in DEI, which they call a hasty response to Senator Creighton’s recent communication. ⬇️⬇️

Panelists at the #LPRS24 symposium are sharing:
🏘️ Impactful research that drives policy must come from the impacted communities
🤝 Research-practice partnerships can make research applicable & actionable
🧑‍🏫🧑‍🎓🧑‍⚖️🧑‍⚕️🧑‍🔧 organized people power is the way forward for better policy

#LPRS24

Honored to be moderating the #LPRS24 panel later this afternoon at The LBJ School

First panel at the #LPS24 on immigration and border policy, speakers discussing the massive toll to children, families and the fiscal impact of TX border policies

See this heartbreaking and disturbing thread from Austin Statesman reporter Lily Kepner on #SB17 implementation at UT Austin.