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So far dozens of Marylanders, from the Lower Eastern Shore to western Frederick County and from the Baltimore-area to the DMV, have taken action using the advocacy tool below to tell our state legislators the millions in proposed budget cuts to community colleges are absolutely unacceptable. If you care about quality, accessible, affordable higher education, take action now. There's no more prudent budget allocation the Maryland General Assembly can make than toward community colleges. We know how to put those dollars to work for students and stakeholders, and we serve our local communities with commitment and excellence. https://lnkd.in/e5iU5iX4

Last month, we discussed in depth about Brown v. Board of Education's multi-community impact in the first of our webinar series, "What Now: The After Effects of the Brown v. Board of Education Ruling." Pheng Thao, Executive Director, ManForward, speaks to the importance of knowing the issues affecting your community — at the federal, state, and municipal levels. Civic engagement is one way we can show care for each other. Follow us to be notified when we release the past webinar recordings and register for the last live webinar on August 15 at the link in our bio! #BrownVBoard #RacialJustice #EducationEquity #Education #PolicyChange #Webinar #SocialJustice #YPOC

“Reparations is a pathway to #justice, the destination is justice reparations are only a half step on the way there” - @citizenstewart @citizenstewart and @blovesoulpower are back, and this time they’re tackling the reparations debate with a fresh perspective. Get ready to have your mind blown! Reparations ain’t the finish line, it’s the starting gate. Sure, it’s about acknowledging the horrors of slavery and #JimCrow, but it’s also about building a path towards true justice. What does justice even look like in this context? Is it just a payout, or is it something deeper, more systemic? Calling all parents, students, and educators! Let’s get real about reparations. Is it a stepping stone, or are we missing the bigger picture? What kind of policies and programs could help bridge the racial wealth gap and create a more equitable future? Share this post, tag someone who needs to join the conversation, and let’s move beyond the debate to chart a course for real, lasting justice. #ReparationsAndBeyond #JusticeIsTheGoal #BuildingABetterFuture #reperations #reperationsnow #blackeducation #bettinalove #citizenstewart https://lnkd.in/e3QCwEYd

Check out this piece by Jeremy Chan-Kraushar

Go Fellows! Go Shriver! #ShriverCenteronPovertyLaw Shriver Center on Poverty Law

United in Struggle: Bridging Generations for Equity in D.C. Charter Schools and Beyond How a lack of oversight allows D.C. public charters to operate discriminately, exploiting parents, teachers, students, and taxpayers. My narrative, marked by resistance and resilience, serves as a call to action for systemic change and understanding Read more below: #Education #DCCharterSchools #EquityInEducation #PublicCharters #EducationReform #TeacherAdvocacy #StudentRights #ParentalInvolvement #TaxpayerAccountability #EducationalEquity #CharterSchoolOversight

THIS IS A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION. Did you know that District Attorneys and Judges are elected positions that can directly impact how justice is served in our neighborhoods? Do you know the School Board decides what kind of education your children receive, the programs they have access to, and how resources are distributed in your community? Do you know who’s responsible for making decisions about Housing in your area—the very people who determine whether affordable housing is built or if gentrification continues? Now is the time to take control of the decisions being made in your community. Join us on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, for “Hey Black Man: Tap In—Get Out and Vote,” an impactful gathering where a panel of Black men and community leaders will discuss why our vote matters and how we can use it to make real change. This isn’t just about politics—it’s about empowering ourselves, our families, and our future. RSVP & SHARE: bit.ly/heyblackman #GETOUTANDVOTE #VOTINGMATTERS #IMPACTTHEVOTE #OAKLAND #ALAMEDACOUNTY

The promise of public education in America: equal opportunity for all. The reality of public education in America: too often, kids in the worst neighborhoods are also stuck in the worst schools.  And the key to solving this problem ... might lie in some lessons from abroad. Our new video explains. 

Education races need a democracy upgrade. Read this op-ed to find out what The Cornerstone Project - An EduDemocracy Network has in mind to renovate our education elections!

Why is civic ed important? Those who have high-quality K–12 civic education are more likely to vote, complete college, develop employable skills, volunteer, & more. Join the movement to make civic education a nationwide priority! #CivicLearningWeek