The road to achieving racial justice in our nation is marked by times of unspeakable tragedy followed by resilience and recovery and unexpected setbacks overcome by reinvention. The road to racial justice in education is much the same. The pandemic illuminated a narrative that the advocates for racial justice in education have been working tirelessly to both highlight and change: Normal was not good enough, especially for students of color. And despite much progress in providing opportunities and access in service of educational equity, disturbing racial inequities remain.
Achieving Racial Justice in PreK-12 Education
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By Constance A. LindsayState policymakers should name diversity as a marker of teacher quality.
Equity and English Learners Post-Pandemic
By Julie Sugarman and Melissa LazarínState leaders should ramp up supports for EL students and their families.
Racial Justice through Expanded Choice
By Derrell BradfordDecoupling where students receive education from where they live is key to undoing the system's racist roots.
Supporting Youth with the Most Need
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Engaging Students through Ethnic Studies
By Woody ExleyCalifornia, Connecticut, and Texas broaden their elective offerings.
District of Columbia Embeds Antiracist Lens in Update of Social Studies Standards
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