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Georgia lawmakers are renewing efforts to ensure schools serving students living in poverty get the funding they need. These proposed bills could change that by directing resources where they are needed most: bit.ly/4bslxL9

More than 70 years after Brown v. Board, our nation’s promise of educational equity remains unfulfilled. This growing segregation deepens inequities in resources & opportunities. How did we get here & what can we do to create lasting change? Read more: southerneducation.org/milestogo

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a lawsuit against AT&T subsidiary Wisconsin Bell can proceed, reinforcing key protections that prevent corporations from overcharging public schools & libraries for broadband services. bit.ly/4h18LnU bit.ly/3DaBU2b

What do you believe is the most urgent challenge Black students face in education today? Drop your thoughts in the comments & visit southerneducation.org/milestogo to explore the data behind these challenges and the urgent work needed to advance education equity.

Today, we honor W.E.B. Du Bois—scholar, educator, and civil rights leader. As SEF’s first Fellow, he shaped history with The Souls of Black Folk. For 158 years, SEF has carried forward the fight for education justice. Learn more: bit.ly/3Xegnwe

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School voucher programs are ineffective, unaccountable programs that siphon public funding from students attending public schools. Join the fight for equitable access to education and get updates on the latest policy news impacting students in the South. southerneducation.org/takeaction

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕 A love letter to HBCUs—honoring their legacy and impact.

ECE professionals & policymakers must work together to close gaps in funding, policy, and student supports—because every child deserves a strong start. Read Miles To Go: Education for Black Students in America at southerneducation.org/milestogo

Southern Education Leadership Initiative (SELI) fellows work with education and racial justice organizations throughout the summer to develop a vision for the future. Fellowship applications close on February 10th! Apply now! linktr.ee/southerneducat…

SELI Fellowship applications close soon! Southern Education Leadership Initiative fellows work with education and racial justice organizations throughout the summer to develop a vision for the future. #seli2025 @sef_seli

Let's work together to create a future where every child has access to quality education, regardless of their background. Read our latest report Miles to Go: The State of Education for Black Students in America: southerneducation.org/milestogo.

📣 SELI Alumni! Applications close this Friday! 📣 Have you applied to the SELIxCPRL Summer Fellowship?! ➡️ SELIxCPRL is a paid fellowship exclusively for SELI alumni. ➡️ Applications are open and close on January 31st, 5 pm ET. ➡️ Apply at: bitly/SELIxCPRL25

📣 SELI Alumni! 📣 There's 1 WEEK TO APPLY to the SELIxCPRL Summer Fellowship! ➡️ SELIxCPRL is a paid fellowship exclusively for SELI alumni. ➡️ Applications are open and close on January 31st, 5 pm ET. ➡️ Apply at: bitly/SELIxCPRL25 -- or -- southerneducation.org/seli

✨ Last week to apply to host a SELI fellow!✨ If your organization values investing in the next generation of education leaders, apply to host a SELI fellow today! southerneducation.org/SELIhost

How can we honor Dr. King's vision of educational equity? By addressing systemic issues and ensuring all students have access to quality education. Visit southerneducation.org/milestogo to understand the current state of Black education and discover ways to advocate for change.

Three weeks to apply for the SELI cohort, a paid, eight-week fellowship designed for emerging leaders interested in advancing racial equity & improving education for students of color & low-income students in public schools in the South. southerneducation.org/seli

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We've come far since Brown v. Board, but have many miles to go. Let's work together to create a future where every child has access to quality education, regardless of background. Read Miles to Go: The State of Education for Black Students in America. southerneducation.org/milestogo

3 weeks to apply to the Southern Education Leadership Initiative, our summer fellowship for young leaders! SELI fellows work with education and racial justice organizations and develop a vision for the future. Apply at southerneducation.org/seli. #seli #sef #equityineducation