Arizona’s ethnic studies ban now in effect
The old saying goes, “those who don’t learn from history are condemned to repeat it.” I can’t help but think of that statement when I was reminded the ethnic studies ban in Arizona would be taking effect this year. For…
Mixed income housing boosts low-income students’ performance
Housing policy is school policy. This is the premise of an eponymous study recently published by the Century Foundation. The study analyzed school data in Montgomery County, Maryland, one of the most affluent and high-achieving, in terms of elementary academic…
African-Americans and the legal profession
The disparity in the numbers of African-American students admitted to higher education institutions, particularly law school, as compared to Caucasian students or even minorities is staggering. African- Americans make up approximately 13% of the U.S. Population, but less than 7%…
E-Newsletter 5.1: Race and Education
Welcome to our first e-newsletter of 2010, on race and education. We proudly dedicate this issue to the life and work of our friend and colleague, Jack Daniel, who passed away on January 2 after a four-year fight with cancer. …
How to End the Criminalization of Students of Color: Lessons from Louisiana
by Annie Balck and Gina Womack School systems across the country have become tremendous funnels into the courts, sending thousands of youth of color to the juvenile justice system. Youth are now referred to the juvenile justice system for behaviors…
Advocating for Improved School Climate
by Diana Tate Vermeire Schools are failing to graduate students at an alarming rate, particularly students of color. The underlying causes of our nation’s failure to graduate its youth are complex and varied. However, it is clear to me and…
