New York Legal Assistance Group’s Post

Charter schools had the most racial and ethnic diversity during the 2021-22 school year. Hispanic students make up the largest share of enrollment there (36%), followed by White (29%), Black (24%) and Asian American students (4%). In contrast, 47% of traditional public school students and 65% of private school students are White. Diverse Charter Schools Coalition https://lnkd.in/eJp4i5PY

Choosing children over politics underscores the profound impact of charter schools on the future of education. When we prioritize kids, charter schools embody our shared values, striving to create exceptional learning environments. Let's be real: nobody opens a charter school with ill intent. We're driven by a genuine commitment to students' success and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Charter schools light the way with fresh ideas and flexible approaches, ensuring every child's needs are met. They're the driving force behind better public education, making sure every student gets the quality schooling they deserve.

This an interesting article about resegregation in schools, especially disparities in representation in gifted and AP programs over time. I’ve noticed a similar pattern in my area of families following the reallocation of resources to private and charter schools. My only critique of this article is of the sentiment that “their children had been given something they might not deserve.” when all children deserve a quality education. The answer isn’t to try to reallocate privileges but to expand them to encompass more children. https://lnkd.in/g-35vgnE

Last week in Las Vegas we gathered more than two-dozen leaders from The White House Hispanic Initiative, Domestic Policy Council, U.S. Department of Education, Affiliates from our network, and area colleges to discuss the impact of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and how they can be empowered to strengthen educational pathways and increase economic mobility for more Latino students. HSI’s are drivers of economic mobility for Hispanic students, but educational investments in them have not kept pace with the growing Latino student population. A new Biden-Harris administration executive order establishes a commission to ensure Latino student success through critical investments in HSIs aligned with our goal of doubling the number of Latino college graduates by 2040.     #UnidosUS24 #AffiliatesUnidos

In a post-#AffirmativeAction world, improving access for Black & Latino students in #HigherEducation is a matter of will. Our report offers 10 recommendations for campus leaders & policymakers to create racial equity in #CollegeAccess. https://lnkd.in/dkDaXNy #EndCollegeSegregation

Fascinating article reminding us about the apparent subjectivity of referrals for special services. Time is of the essence for children who are #neurodiverse to receive academic support so they can maintain academic progress and so they don’t develop lifelong negative self perceptions. #developmentaldisabilitiesawareness #afterschool #summercamps

Reducing the burden of costs for early education and care providers - especially for Black & Latino/Hispanic providers - is crucial for retention and encouraging others to enter the field. Learn more in a video from CEOAction for Racial Equity: https://lnkd.in/e2vb62mu

Educator diversity projections show an expected increase in the representation gap for students of color in Massachusetts. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The latest report by Latinos for Education, MassINC, and Wheelock College, Boston University Wheelock Educational Policy Center highlights various policy solutions and scenarios that could positively impact the share of diverse educators in Massachusetts. Download our report to learn more: https://buff.ly/3SvWOfM.

Project 2025 and Trump want to abolish the Department of Education and Head Start Trump tells voters on his campaign site a few ways he would manage education:  Cut federal funding for schools that are “pushing critical race theory or gender ideology on our children” and open civil rights investigations into them for race-based discrimination.  End access for trans youth to sports.  Create a body that will certify teachers who “embrace patriotic values”.  Reward districts that get rid of teacher tenure.  Adopt a parents’ bill of rights. Implement direct elections of school principals by parents. https://lnkd.in/gWkNjUf5

Racial and ethnic identity is so multidimensional whereas the IPEDS reporting system is not. Black Latinos are often lost in our reporting and the growing number of multiracial students are often categorized as "other". We need a better system. #studentsuccess #equity #communitycollege #communitycolleges #highereducation #highered