Australian breakdancer Rachel Gunn at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Beware of the “Rayguns” Breaking Things in the Nonprofit Sector

As innocuous and humorous as Raygun’s showing in Paris might appear, it mirrors a painful pattern pervasive in the nonprofit sector.

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DEI Is The Boogeyman Of Far Right Fairytales, But What Is It In Real Life?

DEI aims to address inequities and promote diversity and inclusion in schools and workplaces. This blog addresses misconceptions and the importance of DEI.

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Tired young teacher sitting by desk in classroom and touching nose bridge after several lessons

Black Teacher Who Let Students Braid Hair Needs Guidance, Not Punishment

A Black male teacher has been disciplined for letting students braid his hair. It’s a teachable moment as we need to retain more Black teachers.

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A white female teacher teaching two Black students

Students of Color Experience an Endless Parade of White Women

It’s critical for white women teachers, the dominant majority in education, to support efforts to diversify the teacher workforce.

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Embrace “Uncomfortability” in Support of Marginalized Students

Co-conspirators in liberatory movements cannot shy away from self-inspection and must uplift all students to attain education equity.

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School provides a safe haven for the spread of ideas.

Superintendents Must Stand Up to Fear to Support Educational Equity

Superintendents nationwide must stand with teachers against ignorance and fearmongering and support equitable education that improves student outcomes.

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diverse group of school kids with their teacher in front of a chalkboard that says "CHEMIST"

A Profile of Racial Equity at Boston Public Schools

Alia Verner explores advancing racial equity strategies in Boston’s education system and empowering students through the Racial Equity Seed Fund.

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Black woman teacher smiling at the camera, standing in a school classroom

Educators’ Fight Against Gender Inequality in Leadership

Jaime Candee and Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross discuss how women leaders in education tackle gender inequality with strategies for change and empowerment in the industry.

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Young Black male student working with a circuit board, two Black female students in the background

Use Competency- Based Learning to Promote Student Equity

Dr. Jeff Dillon, superintendent of the Wilder School District in Wilder, Idaho weighs in on the transformative powers of competency-based learning for student equity.

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