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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

Some interesting ideas have been highlighted in this article. Firstly, that suspensions in themselves do not solve the problem. I don't always see the expertise to delve into supporting the child's behavioural choices. Secondly, that very often, the suspension is the easy route to make the teaching environment easier to control. And really, there is only so much we can expect our teachers to do given their responsibilities. So we need to consider the systems we put in place to support addressing student behaviour without resorting to suspensions. And thirdly, yes, I see racist overtones to the treatment of behaviour. And yet, it does not obviously present itself as racism to many well meaning staff. It arises from the lack of appreciation of cultural differences ... an aspect I really struggle to get across to those who do not see it.

A UCLA study stresses educating the next generation on U.S. racial history is vital for a more inclusive democracy. The study shows that almost half of the country’s 22 million American public school children live in states where they will be miseducated about the realities of racism. PEN America and United Against Book Bans are working to prevent a generation of miseducation. Click the link below learn more.🤝 #RacialJustice #EducationMatters #UCLA #UCLAExecEd #UCLAAnderson #uclaalumni #uclaandersonalumni https://lnkd.in/euzf7ff5

White supremacy is still with us today... in the invisible social systems we simply take for granted. It’s in our tax code, city zoning, and, of course, our school systems. And because it doesn’t look menacing or villainous, we ignore it. We ignore the ways institutional systems and the boring gears of bureaucracy carry on the legacy of White supremacy. We ignore how systems, like zoning and school funding, explicitly and implicitly lift up White people and hold back nearly everyone else. Thus, White parents continue to be the key barrier to redressing the imbalance of racial and educational power in our systems of education. We can’t unsee the White supremacy and immoral power imbalance all around us, and we can’t just sit down or stand by. At Integrated Schools, we are a collective of parents and caregivers working to redress the legacy of our past and to create a true multicultural democracy of our future. If you’d like to join us, visit buff.ly/3SbEl9b ... #IntegratedSchools #BlackandWhite #Interracial #Multiracial #Identity #CivilRightsMovement #HumanRights #AntiRacism #DeSegregation #WealthEquity #DiversityandInclusion #inclusion #community #redlining #diversity #socialjustice #socialjusticeeducation #wealthgap #local #publicschools #parenting #parent

A few principles that can help educators better understand conservatives - and, in turn, foster franker, more constructive discourse. https://lnkd.in/dNei-vNd

Check out this article produced by the USC Race and Equity Center - “Addressing Racial Problems in Your Child’s School”.

Yes! Let's stop with the adultification of Black children. They deserve to be children for as long as possible. For those of you who don't believe stuff unless you can read a peer-reviewed article, read Koch and Kozhumam's "Adultification of Black children negatively impacts their health: Recommendations for health care providers" PMID: 35575413 DOI: 10.1111/nuf.12736 Here's a bit from their abstract: Adultification is the term used to define how Black children are viewed as older than they are. Systemic racism has forced Black children into social, emotional, and physical adult roles before they are adults, contributing to adultification. If you cannot access this article, message and I will send you the PDF.

Let Black boys be children. My 11-year-old Black son was written up for "staring down" a teacher at school and was given a suspension. Here is a portion of my email to the school: "This is a critical issue that demands immediate attention. There exists a troubling pattern of Anthony being singled out for disciplinary action due to alleged instances of “staring down” [teacher's name redacted]. While I regret not addressing this matter sooner, I had hoped to extend the benefit of the doubt and demonstrate the grace that we consistently advocate for. It is well-documented that Black boys, even as young as 3rd grade, are often perceived as adults and consequently, as threats. This perception not only places unfair burdens on these children but also puts their lives at risk. The mental toll of constantly being viewed through a lens of suspicion and threat cannot be overstated. I am particularly concerned about the objectivity and fairness of the disciplinary process regarding “staring down” incidents: How often are students, especially Black boys, written up for this behavior? Is there a noticeable disparity between how Black boys are disciplined compared to other student populations for similar behaviors? Is the act of “staring down” teachers explicitly outlined as a punishable offense in school policies? And critically, how is “staring down” objectively measured to ensure consistency and fairness? This pattern of disciplinary action raises serious questions about racial bias within our school system." #Antiracism #AntiracismEducation #AntiracistEducation #Antiracist #AspiringAntiracist #BlackLivesMatter #DefundThePolice _____________________ Don't miss a post from me ----> ring my bell 🔔 and follow my hashtags #TheRealDrBatGuy🦇💜 & #RedefiningProfessionalism "My Feminism will be Intersectional or it will be Bullshit" - Flavia Dzodan *My views are my own and do not reflect those of my employer* ~I do not condemn anyone’s right to protect their peace and safety through silence. Being outspoken can be dangerous for many people— your safety is paramount.~ All the links: https://linktr.ee/ShevaGuy

Though it is rarely discussed in our public conversation about Brown v. Board, NAACP lawyers submitted evidence that school segregation harms white students in segregated white schools, as well as Black students in segregated Black schools. Of course, the unanimous decision in Brown focused mainly on the latter. In this piece, I highlight the (sometimes chilling) consequences of ignoring white student segregation and call for a renewed approach that emphasizes how integration benefits students from all racial backgrounds. https://lnkd.in/eSJ4DGec

Across the United States, schools use various punitive discipline practices that result in students being removed from class—for example, suspensions, expulsions, transfers to an alternative education setting, or referrals to law enforcement. These practices weaken students’ connection with school by depriving students of valuable learning time and creating an environment that erodes students’ well-being and sense of safety at school. These students often end up pushed out of school altogether, as research shows that punitive discipline practices are associated with poor student achievement and a failure to complete school. This disconnection from school creates pathways to contact with the juvenile and criminal legal systems. These school-to-confinement pathways disproportionately affect students of color, especially Black girls. ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ Black girls were the only group of girls to be overrepresented in every type of disciplinary action. We must reduce and eliminate these school-to-confinement pathways that disproportionately impact Black girls. To disrupt these pathways, schools must address the disciplinary practices that drive school pushout. To learn more, read the new factsheet from the National Black Women’s Justice Institute at https://lnkd.in/eKHSG7WU #BlackGirls #EndSchoolPushout