My students and I were listening to a GA committee hearing on a house bill targeting the consequences of teachers who infuse anything closely related to critical race theory in their classrooms. We decided that after listening to the thoughts of anti-CRT stakeholders that we would attend one of the protests to gain more information on their position. A part…
Tag: equity

A Veteran Educator Is Working to Improve Atlanta’s School Board for Student Success
EdLanta Director, Jason B. Allen is running for Atlanta Board of Education, Seat 9, At Large

3 Ways to Engage Families in Gaining Equity in Public Schools
If public schools really want to do the work of equity, we should see the three things inside the article done.

Reimagining School Begins With Hiring Superintendents Who Prioritize the Voices of Students, Educators and Parents!
Samuel Esowhode is a student leader in the EdLanta Student Coalition representing Gwinnett County, GA.

Black Boys Don’t Want A Superintendent Who Manages Them Like Sheep. They Need Someone Who Wants to Build CEOs!
David Esowhode is a Gwinnett County Student and ESC leader.

Allow Black Students to Be Their Authentic Selves at School
Educators should end policies and practices that prohibit natural hairstyles and inhibit other harmless forms of expression against Black students.

Dear Biden, We Didn’t Forget!
DEMAND PRESIDENT BIDEN AND EDUCATION SECRETARY CARDONA PRIORITIZE EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE FOR BLACK AND BROWN FAMILIES