Last Thursday the #DFC traveled to #DC to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board & discuss the path forward for fulfilling Brown’s promise with our friends The Century Foundation, NCSD 👧🏽👦🏾👧🏼👧🏾👦🏻, @sandrawconway & several other orgs & individuals dedicated to this work. #NCed

Such an inspiring morning hearing from Dr. Flood. Inspired to do more to support public education! “A good education elevates ALL!” #FloodEquity

Connecting with North Carolina Central University NCCU School of Ed colleagues Dr. Megan Lyons and Dr. Smith Dr. T. Smith at the DudleyFloodCenter Mapping the Movement Breakfast

Episode 2 of the #StudentVoicesPodcast is now available! Centering #studentvoice in the work the eradicate educational inequities is paramount. Student perspectives based on lived experience can help to better inform the path forward. Listen now 🎧 👉🏾 bit.ly/3U3RVwB

In honor of the 70th anniversary of the landmark case, the DudleyFloodCenter held their “Mapping the Movement” convening focused on fulfilling the promise of Brown v. Board. ednc.org/mapping-the-mo…

How do we move away from the either/or framework of #integration or resources and instead work toward truly integrated and well-resourced schools? Malasia McClendon DudleyFloodCenter sets up the discussion. #WeAreAllBrown #BrownAt70 #NCED Watch the full event here: youtube.com/watch?v=it07S7…

Happy #PrideMonth! Let’s celebrate by centering LGBTQ+ voices, advocating for equal rights, & ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive regardless of who they love or how they identify.🌈 #EquityForAll #Access #Opportunity

OPPORTUNITY: Nominations are open for the #HistoryCounts Award. Eligible recipients are students/educators/community members/organizations who promote history, democracy, civic engagement & community. Nominate by: 8/2. For more info & to nominate visit: bit.ly/3V8PolA

It's my honor to have the endorsement of North Carolina Association of Educators. From custodians to bus drivers, principals to central office staff, and everyone who helps our children learn: thank you. Your efforts during this challenging moment for NC right now are especially appreciated.

We just released the 2024 Equity Forward Report. To learn more and view the report click here 👉🏾 bit.ly/40gm0uv #NCed #FloodEquity #DFC #DFCImpact

The Cook Center is pleased to celebrate Core Faculty Affiliate Keisha Bentley-Edwards in being selected in the 2025 ALICE cohort! ALICE is a 10-month leadership development opportunity for mid-career women faculty in the School of Medicine. Learn more: socialequity.duke.edu/news/keisha-be…

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The #DFC continues to amplify student voices and advocate for policies and practices to address barriers to equity, access, and opportunity. #NCed bit.ly/3Eik3GB

Happy Black History Month.

Happy Black History Month! We are honored to start #BHM with a celebration of the life & legacy of Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown at the CHB Museum in Gibsonville, NC at the 2025 DRIVE Summit. For more info about DRIVE visit: bit.ly/4hiJ5Eq #NCed #DFC

This Black History Month, we're continuing our tradition of spotlighting relevant research and influential figures within the Cook Center community. We're kicking things off with this November 2024 paper from Keisha Bentley-Edwards for American Psychologist!

“We made the world we’re living in and we have to make it over.” -James Baldwin

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Words cannot adequately express my level of gratitude to each and every one of you for the dedication and sacrifices that you make every day for your NC Public Schools students.