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With education equity under assault from Trump, new online tool shows how states can close opportunity gaps for students

With the Department of Education facing an uncertain future, so too does much of its research and data collection around inequities based on race, poverty status, and disability status. A newly launched online resource helps fill this critical gap by providing a first-of-its-kind, multi-state examination of the many factors that impact opportunities to learn — providing valuable insights and data points for parents, educators, and others to create more supportive learning environments.

There is Still a Path Forward… And Turning Our Love for Humanity into Power Must Remain Our North Star

Today we woke up in the same country as yesterday. Yes, with the election of Donald Trump, for those who believe in a true multi-racial democracy and education justice, we have important work to do. Yet, as Dr. Martin Luther King reminds us, “darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot … Continued

High school graduation rates for Black boys improve, but disparities persist, report finds

Black boys consistently have the lowest high school graduation rates among all race and gender groups, a disparity that could be improved with more government investments, a new study looking at Newark Public Schools and more than a dozen other districts found.

As Black college enrollment lags, study suggests strengthening communities

Originally published at EdSource, May 21, 2024 Across the nation, more Black students are graduating from high school — but fewer are attending college, according to a report released by the Schott Foundation for Public Education. A study released Tuesday by the organization examined 15 districts throughout the country that collectively educate more than 250,000 … Continued

New Report Examines Graduation Rates in 15 Districts Nationwide and the Opportunities and Barriers to Black Male Student Success

Today, the Schott Foundation for Public Education released their report, “Love is the Foundation for Life: Schott Report on Black Males in Public Education.” This report outlines the systemic and institutional barriers Black male students face and offers cross-sector recommendations for building the supports needed to improve education and life outcomes. The research findings were produced in partnership with the UCLA Center for Transformation of Schools.

Vouchers and How We Fund Public Education Are Still a Barrier to Equity

Dr. John H. Jackson

John H. Jackson

Glenn Harris

Sara A. Sneed

From California to Georgia, concerned community members are raising their voices against voucher programs and the persistent underfunding of public education that is disproportionately harmful to Black students and other students of color. It’s a systemic issue that requires a fundamental shift in how we perceive the value of our public schools and students of color, and prioritize education funding.

Celebrate Love Every Day by Building a Loving Community

Dr. John H. Jackson

John H. Jackson

Think about someone you love dearly. You feed someone you love, you clothe them, you ensure they have shelter. In loving communities, children have access to healthy food, parents are paid livable wages and schools have the resources they need for teachers to teach and students to learn.

Which communities? Using intentional parent engagement to ensure student success

Michael Wotorson

Michael S. Wotorson

Reflecting on another Black History Month, I am reminded of the many missed opportunities we’ve had to truly align our actions with our ideals. This includes the ideal of ensuring all students have the supports they need to succeed in school and graduate prepared for the future of their dreams. Yet it is clear that, at too many schools across the country, our usual actions fall short. What might it look like to do something different? 

Schott Foundation Statement on Supreme Court Decision SFFA v. Harvard

It is discouraging that the U.S. Supreme Court decided to undermine progress in higher education through the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University decision.

Learn How You Can Help Shift Billions of Dollars Toward Education Justice

Billions of dollars are still in play in states and cities across the country, and it’s up to grassroots advocates to make sure they’re used to properly fund our public schools, support our students, and move educational systems and practices toward greater racial equity. Federal ARPA dollars, COVID recovery funds, new allocations in last December’s … Continued