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Equity

2 groups of parents sue feds for cracking down on school board harassment

New lawsuit claims that Biden Administration overstepped authority in warning of a crackdown on threats made against educators and school boards over critical race theory, sex ed and other issues.

5 inspirational school leaders who are prioritizing equity, safety and quality teaching

“Champions for School Climate” program highlights the work of educators who prioritize student success by focusing on equity, safety, supportive relationships, and quality teaching and learning.

Oklahoma is first state to be sued over its ban on critical race theory

Multiracial group of students and educators say the state’s anti-critical race theory law “severely restricts” classroom discussions about race and gender. 

How 2 Nashville education leaders are teaming up to solve for equity

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is bringing some formidable resources to bear in its efforts to eliminate long-entrenched equity problems that have beset urban districts.

Sex ed is growing more inclusive of LGBTQ+ but is the norm in only 17 states

Instruction that affirms LGTBQ+ students’ gender identities is spreading but still lacking in many states, as are gay-straight alliances clubs where young people can turn for critical support.

How educators can help all students reach for the stars in STEAM

Educators can use books featuring girls and women as leaders in STEAM as starting points to have crucial conversations in the classroom that will help all students tackle bias and shatter misconceptions and stereotypes.
Wed Oct 13th, 2021

People on the Move: Promotions, position changes and new hires in K-12

Effecting positive change is on all of their agendas as these leaders take on fresh roles.
Wed Oct 13th, 2021

Do college degrees offer best financial outcomes for all students?

On average they do, but race, gender and fields of study might determine future wealth for some individuals.
Fri Oct 8th, 2021

Have graduation rates slipped during COVID? 8 ways to reach new heights

High school graduation rates set a record just before COVID, and a new report warns that only aggressive efforts will power that progress past the pandemic.
Wed Oct 6th, 2021

5 ways schools can make better progress on diversity, equity and inclusion

'We're not close to representing the students we serve as a country,' says the leader of a nonprofit whose report finds education is not moving the needle on diverse hiring or inclusive climates.

Tue Oct 5th, 2021

10 ways schools can better serve undocumented and asylum-seeking students

A majority of the 320,000 children from Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador enrolled in K-12 public schools with their immigration statuses unresolved.
Thu Sep 30th, 2021