Only 28% of people working in the tech industry are women, and a staggering 2% of those are Black women. It's time that we must address the challenges Black women face in the tech workplace.
It's not enough simply to add more leaders of color. School systems also must ensure that administrators of color do not feel like outsiders in our schools–otherwise, we will have only addressed the "diversity" part of DEI.
Cecelia Lewis was asked to apply for a Georgia school district's first-ever administrator job devoted to diversity, equity and inclusion. A group of parents – coached by local and national anti-CRT groups – had other plans.
For racially diverse schools such as Bethel Park Elementary in Indianapolis, legislative battles threaten to interrupt years of work to better serve marginalized students.
There are fewer candidates for superintendent and more open positions than ever before, resulting in a leadership void as schools try to bounce back from years of disruptions.
Districts can do better to ensure their students are effectively prepared for college and careers by administering readiness feedback surveys as early as middle school.
Cheryl James-Ward made the comments during a board training session on diversity, equity and inclusion when asked why Asian students receive fewer D and F grades,
A look at three superintendents who continue to work on long-term goals even as they tackle the more immediate obstacles COVID has thrown in front of their students and staff.
