Equity & Diversity
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Equity & Diversity Suburban Public Schools Are Now Majority-Nonwhite. The Backlash Has Already BegunFierce fights over equity and inclusion have followed steep drops in white enrollment across America's suburban public schools.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Education's Invisible Goalies Who Box Out Black AmericansOur country has a long history of blocking educational access, write John B. Craig and Kenneth D. Waters.
Equity & Diversity Opinion This Could Be the Moment to Help the Poorest Among Us: Our Nation's ChildrenCreating opportunity will take bold legislation, investments, and collaborative action, write Paul Reville and John B. King Jr.
Equity & Diversity Opinion The Scary Truth About Student Radicalization: It Can Happen HereHow do children grow into hate-filled adults? Researcher Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, a Bosnian genocide survivor, explains.
Equity & Diversity Why Are Black Teachers Being Vaccinated at Lower Rates Than Their White Peers?The discrepancies are about more than vaccine hesitancy, says one union leader.Equity & Diversity Webinar Centering BIPOC Student Voices and Experiences in Your School District’s Equity WorkSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.“Every child has a right to feel loved and cared for and to feel they belong to a community,” says Elena Aguilar in Coaching for Equity (2020). By asking students to reflect on their experiences
Equity & Diversity Opinion Which of My Students Were Freezing in the Storm?As power outages gripped the state, a Texas teacher reflected on the stark opportunity gaps some students face year-round.
Equity & Diversity Opinion What Does Leading for Racial Justice Look Like?On Feb. 10, A Seat at the Table focused on leading for racial justice. Our guests, Jennifer Cheatham and John Diamond, offered many impactful answers.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Using Cultural Knowledge for Equity: A SeriesHow can you make instruction work for children of color? The equity team of an Oregon district shares research and experience.Equity & Diversity Live Online Discussion A Seat at the Table With Education Week: Leading for Racial EquityWhat are the skills and dispositions necessary for education leaders to create racial equity in their schools and districts? In this episode of a Seat at the Table, we will focus on how to build
Equity & Diversity Opinion How to Get Black History Right: A SeriesWhat does it mean to be an educator of Black history? Educators, students, and historians explore.
Equity & Diversity Suburban Schools Have Changed Drastically. Our Understanding of Them Has NotA growing body of research has begun to document the demographic shift and inequities in suburban education, but more work remains.
Equity & Diversity Opinion 'The White Voice, Experience, and Interest Dominate Education'Four educators "wrap up" a series on books and articles white teachers can read to learn about racism and what they should do about it.
Equity & Diversity Opinion 'We Can’t Wait Until People Feel Comfortable Talking About Race'White Fragility and Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in School are two of many books on race suggested by four educators.
Equity & Diversity Opinion Tackling the 'Taboo' of Talking About Race & PrivilegeFour educators share suggestions for books and articles white educators can read to learn more about race and racism.
