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The Standard - Article
Achieving Racial Justice in PreK-12 Education
Progress is possible. Back to normal is not good enough.
Designing for Equity
It takes a whole community to lift up policies and practices that support equity and end those that don't.
Teacher Diversity and Student Success
State policymakers should name diversity as a marker of teacher quality.
Equity and English Learners Post-Pandemic
State leaders should ramp up supports for EL students and their families.
Racial Justice through Expanded Choice
Decoupling where students receive education from where they live is key to undoing the system's racist roots.
Supporting Youth with the Most Need
For many, the pandemic has been just one of a host of barriers to a high-quality education.
Engaging Students through Ethnic Studies
California, Connecticut, and Texas broaden their elective offerings.
District of Columbia Embeds Antiracist Lens in Update of Social Studies Standards
State board tees up a revision process and standards characterized by civic engagement and cultural responsiveness.