HEAL Together

The split between communities and public schools is an artificial separation. People want solidarity between everyone in communities to demand the public schools we need. #PublicSchoolStrong

A U.S. Government Accountability Office report revealed that Black girls are facing harsher punishments more often than their counterparts. While they represent 15% of the public school population, Black girls received almost half of all disciplinary action during the 2017-2018 school year. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/e3jKF4bE

Project 2025 poses a profound authoritarian threat to our vision of a just, multiracial democracy with a public education system accountable to communities. This toolkit offers a road map to respond to this threat and longer-term strategies for turning public administration into a force for equity and justice.    Read the @raceforward #fromProject2025toProject2029 report:  https://lnkd.in/dGmdxSua

HEAL Together's fourth edition of guest blog posts at The NEA Foundation, by Anastasia Ordonez, delivers a special recognition for Culturally Responsive Education (CRE). Read the full article to learn more about CRE's history, impact, and testimonies from public school community members. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dywuBHg8

The Partisan School Board Elections Amendment will be on the ballot in Florida this November 5th, and it could bring significant changes to how school board elections are structured in our communities. Get involved with our partners, Florida Student Power Network, to learn more about what Amendment 1 proposes and the potential impact on voters, including those registered with no party affiliation (NPA). #WhyWeVote

After organizing and advocating for change, residents in Guilford County successfully fought for more active and change-making leaders in their community. "If there are more people together, then we have more power."

👀 Spotted! We are ecstatic to see Public School Strong represented at the Unite for America Livestream with Oprah Winfrey and Kamala Harris! We love to see you rock your t-shirts! Continue to wear them proudly, share your photos with us, and fight for honest, equitable, and fully funded public schools! #PublicSchoolStrong

Celebrate culture, not colonizers. Race Forward recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day and the importance of Indigenous history to our multiracial democracy. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IPD #NativeAmericanDay #FirstPeoplesDay

Join us for our Advancing Racial Equity in Education training on October 17th from 6-8 pm EDT / 3-5 pm PDT. Learn more about how to use powerful language, insightful analysis, and grassroots strategies to improve equity in education.  Register: https://lnkd.in/eUCTaqtJ

Did you know Title IX ensures equal opportunities for all students? 💪📚 From classrooms to sports fields, this law is a game-changer for gender equity in education. Let’s break barriers together! #TitleIX #GenderEquity #EqualEducationForAll