Alan Richard

Many Black students still don't have the same opportunities as others, 70 years after the Brown decision. Maybe that's not news. The extent of these gaps in opportunities, however, and how these gaps impact all of us, definitely should be. #milestogo

Following the recent historic elections, SEF has compiled a table showing the political representation in the South. For the full summary of down-ballot races and key education ballot measures across the South, visit southerneducation.org/bottomline.

A new report by the Southern Education Foundation (@SouthernEdFound) points out that many Black students across the nation still do not have access to equitable educational opportunities in early childhood, K-12, or #highered compared with other students. bit.ly/4ewsQBa

Important new SEF report shows the need for changes to the #HeadStart funding formula--and how improvements could help the program to reach more children and families with the greatest needs in the South and U.S.

SEF urges North Carolina lawmakers to stop the voucher expansion and invest in a brighter future for all families — not just a privileged few. Read the full statement: southerneducation.org/in-the-news/se…

70 years after the historic Brown v. Board of Ed. decision, the work toward achieving equitable education continues. Read our newsletter for updates on Head Start funding, Georgia's AP African American Studies course, and Outcomes Based Contracting tools: bit.ly/47svlTs

Last year, New Orleans had the nation’s highest rate of missed mortgage payments. 19 years after Hurricane Katrina, it’s a crisis that the storm created. “When you’re in New Orleans, you can still see Katrina.” capitalbnews.org/louisianas-bla…

Interesting update from @CRileyNL on @MOEducation school board legislative priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Focus on 'realm of the doable' in setting 2025 legislative priorities. @MASALeaders @moasbo @MissouriSBA news-leader.com/story/news/edu…

Great work from @hannah_denham1 on the Birmingham club shooting, what it might mean for 5 Points: al.com/news/birmingha…

What Happens When a 48K-Student District Commits to the ‘Science of Learning’ - new from @HKorbey via @The74 the74million.org/article/what-h…

Stark racial disparities in harsh discipline found in a comparison study of South Carolina district’s elementary schools that include pre-K programs buff.ly/3XmvBQz

This! Math reform is working in Louisiana. Grateful for statewide scaling, campus and faculty focus and students who are doing the work. Keep geauxing! TY Tristan Denley #LaProspers insidehighered.com/news/students/…

Wanting to learn more about the lynching of Emmett Till? Check out this online resource: the Emmett Till Memory Project: etmp.site

Join this interesting webinar today on building better connections between research and the classroom. With @SouthernEdFound's own Max Altman:

Register now for this important event recapping the year's legislative sessions in the South and a look toward 2025 for early childhood, school funding, classroom censorship and more. Click the link below.

SEF appreciates the Georgia state school superintendent's full reversal of his earlier decision not to approve AP African American Studies, but remains concerned about restrictive state laws that are negatively impacting students' education: lnkd.in/gNN2XMus

AP African American Studies will now be offered with full transcript credit across Georgia. The state had failed to approve the course, citing a harmful new state law. Details: ajc.com/education/geor… @SouthernEdFound @Ty_Tagami @AJCGetSchooled

The latest twist in this story: @AJC_Education

More on today’s news: FAFSA will open by Dec. 1 after “phased rollout” involving a subset of student + college volunteers who will help Ed. Dept. test the system and resolve technical problems. chronicle.com/article/fafsa-…

Kamala Harris announced Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Here's what we know about the Minnesota governor’s education record. #K12 #Election2024 edw.site/33n