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As one of the AAPI facilitators for The Teaching Well's Racial Healing Affinity Groups, I can testify to the healing that safe authenticity in facial affinity can bring. Check out this article below to see what my organization is doing:

Excited to see these six powerful ways to embrace Juneteenth education! Education is key to understanding our history and fostering unity. Check out these insightful tips from Assistant Principal Tonette Honore: https://hubs.la/Q02Chd2F0

A new study from two professors at Stanford University and the University of Southern California finds that segregation in schools is on the rise, and claim that school choice is to blame. We find this statement to be wildly inaccurate. Charter schools are not resegregating American education — they're fostering diversity and driving positive outcomes.💡 Charter schools offer promise in closing the achievement gap between white and black students. With a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, they serve diverse student populations, bridging gaps across racial and socioeconomic lines. As they emerge in communities with unmet needs, charters address educational gaps, especially for marginalized students. 🏫 In the face of misleading claims, let's set the record straight. Charter schools are not the cause of rising segregation; they're part of the solution. 🌟 Let's support and champion the diversity-driven success of charter schools for a brighter, more equitable future.

Happy Public Schools Week 2024! As an organization committed to democracy, church-state separation and inclusion for people of all religions and none, it’s only fitting that we at Americans United are also staunch defenders of public schools during this week and throughout the year. Public education improves communities, reduces inequalities, forges common experiences and strengthens American democracy. Our public schools educate every child who comes through their front doors, regardless of economic status, disability, religion, race, ethnicity, English fluency, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, family status or any other personal characteristic. In doing so, our public schools forge common experiences among a wide range of students: 90% of American students attend public schools. While it is true that our public schools, like the communities we live in, are not entirely desegregated, our public education system is one of the institutions where we are most likely to encounter, interact with and get to know people of different races, religions, political views and socioeconomic backgrounds. In today’s polarized environment, public schools play a more important role than ever in promoting unity. But unfortunately, those who wish to divide us and undermine our unity are relentlessly attacking public schools. Learn about four of the most dangerous attacks public schools are currently facing: https://ow.ly/8bzi50QHOUU

School of Education alumna Mamie Till-Mobley, MEd '71, used the transformative power of education to instill a sense of worth and purpose in her students, knowing each person could contribute to the fight for equality. Learn more about her story and legacy here: https://bit.ly/48tYJaA

Reflecting on 70 Years Since Brown v. Board of Education 📝 This year marks the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, a pivotal decision intended to desegregate American schools. Despite this historic ruling, many educational institutions remain segregated and unequal. Our latest blog explores the historical context, the ongoing struggles against systemic inequity, and how we can use the equityXdesign framework to drive real change in our education system. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dntaxxKH

We're excited to release these two new posters: Ten Commandments of Education to help teachers and students discuss what they can do to make themselves, their classroom and the world a more just and peaceful place. One poster is geared for middle and high school age people, while Ten Commandments of Education for Kids is aimed at younger children. With the school year beginning soon, we want all students to be part of creating classrooms, schools and communities that are welcoming, inclusive and courageous. In contrast to Republican-led efforts to require that the biblical Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms, these messages are neither religious, nor sectarian. Instead, they articulate guidelines for ways of being that foster community, collaboration and joy of learning. The process of creating these posters sought to embody that ethic, with input from a variety of educators, SCW staff and other cultural workers at-large, to develop a meaningful resource for educators and students. We will soon publish a one-page Teachers Guide (as a downloadable PDF) with suggestions about how to use the poster to promote a more positive learning environment (check our website in late August). In Peace, Mara Sapon-Shevin
Professor Emerita of Inclusive Education, Syracuse University

Throughout our nation's history, marginalized communities have stood in line – for their rights, for opportunities, for the chance to match their potential with their destiny. Education should not be another line they have to stand in. I'm inspired by the Missouri Equity Education Partnership and their upcoming event, "What's the Big IDEA?". They're bringing together voices from diverse backgrounds to share stories of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility. These stories remind us that behind every statistic, every policy debate, there are real lives, real struggles, and real triumphs. They challenge us to do better, to be better. As we listen to these stories, let's ask ourselves: How can we create a world where excellence in education is not a battle, but a birthright? #InclusiveEducation #WhatsBigIDEA For the speech: https://lnkd.in/gcMFGTAc

In 2022, as I was piloting and designing programs for MoW, Eric Rowe recommended a read "Design for Belonging" by Susie Wise from The Stanford d.school. This transformative book reshaped the way we approached community engagement within our Montessori on Wheels program both in Denver and abroad. As a son of Zimbabwean soil, I am deeply influenced by the profound African adage, "It takes a village." This principle guided our embrace of community-wide involvement, a theme central to "Design for Belonging." The book offered invaluable strategies and frameworks that were instrumental in fostering a sense of belonging among the Black, Indigenous, and Other Communities of Color (BIOC) we serve. Integrating these principles led to significant improvements in the interactions and connections between students, parents, and educators within our Montessori on Wheels program. Ideas from "Design for Belonging" allowed us to: 1-Enhance our communication strategies to be more inclusive. 2- Develop programs that cater to diverse learning styles and backgrounds. 3-Strengthen our community’s cohesion, echoing the sentiment that it truly does take a village to educate a child. We are committed to continually evolving and using these innovative approaches to ensure our education systems are not only accessible but also empowering for every child and family that steps on our bus.#dBooksGiveaway

Latino student success is at the forefront of academic success in Arizona. Explore findings from the latest MAPA Report to learn what ALL In Education is doing to create the systemic change that our state and education system needs. #WeBelieveHelios #AZeducation #earlylearning #LatinoStudentSuccess