Really telling and very sad data in the new report from Bellwether about the treatment of Black children with disabilities. An excellent report and read for teachers, school + district leaders, and policymakers-- we need changes for our children. /3 bellwether.org/publications/i…

Amongst other things, this people. THIS👇🏽

If you've seen articles talking about the new RAND research on what it will take to diversify the teaching profession, take some time to read the full report. #WeNeedBlackTeachers rand.org/pubs/research_…

We need a cultural revolution that’s grounded in education and the arts. The 8 Black Hands Podcast Robert Simmons III Phillys7thward

In 2023 CMS will hire a new superintendent, plan a bond referendum and review student assignment. Now's the time to make sure you know what's coming and give officials your insights. wfae.org/education/2022…

Policymakers must ensure that Latinx students—the fastest growing segment of the K-12 population—are being served well by our schools. We can't replicate the harmful policies that have segregated students of color from resources and opportunity. #LHM2022 #HHM2022 🧵1/

More about the CMS Board of Education candidate profiles we're bringing you, and why it matters to get up to speed on the school board race ... mailchi.mp/wfae/after-tea…

School segregation & education inequality are not products of nature: they are the result of racist school & housing policies—conscious decisions by lawmakers—combined with individual choices that families make. 🔗 tcf.org/content/facts/…

Roe Roe Roe your vote to elect progressive candidates of color. School board on the ballot? Consider this before selecting your candidate(s): thenext100.org/reducing-the-e… 📢: The alt-right are up to their tricks — pay attention. Moms for Liberty endorsed dems are ❌ #ElectionDay

LOWER THE VOTING AGE TO 16. That is all.

Have an idea to advance equity in climate or health policy? Passionate about making positive change? Want to learn how to work with public officials to catalyze progress? If so, apply to the Science Policy x Equity Accelerator! More details here: dayoneproject.org/accelerators/s…

We have to abolish police. I don’t know what more people need to see to understand. We can have mental health units, car crash response units, rely more on tech for traffic safety… We have to begin the process of removing armed police from the streets

it’s okay if you’re Mexican and don’t speak Spanish. Your ancestors didn’t either

Here’s an event to add to your to do list:

Nick Morrison Yes, Nick. This understanding is what led to us forming Center for Black Educator Development to rebuild a National #BlackTeacherPipeline. One that is effective, sustainable, predictable, and protected. #WeNeedBlackTeachers

And as is clear, I’m not the only one doing that work. Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED) and Corina De La Torre, Ph.D. are going to be critical to continue mining the data that clearly proves this reality. ♥️ 👊🏽

The problem with American “white liberalism” is that as they learn about marginalized people’s experiences, they try to relate to the marginalization and seek to align and ally themselves with them, rather than to fully examine the oppressor in themselves.

🤔 Do you know an awesome Latinx leader who is passionate about educational equity? Do they live in North Carolina and are at least 13 years old? 📣 Nominate them for our LatinxEd Fellowship: l8r.it/4EGO #NCEd #LatinxEdFellowship #Education #Leadership

Too many students of color experience most of their schooling without ever having a teacher of color. If the workforce can’t keep up with the diversity of its students, we are going to continue to fail students in more ways than we can quantify. bit.ly/3MK4qdn

Finally. The kids can’t read. S/O to all the educators and advocates who’ve been raising this issue for years. I think aggressive summer remediations like TARL is a solution. I’m sure there are many more — but it all starts with naming the issue! nytimes.com/2023/04/16/us/…