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In the face of today’s #SCOTUS ruling in the Harvard/UNC admissions cases, NCSD & our members remain resolute in our commitment to defending #diversity & #equity in our nation’s PK-12 schools. Read our full statement w/quotes from several of our members: conta.cc/43Vml6F

As a follow-up to The Color of Law, father-daughter duo Richard and Leah Rothstein co-authored a new book titled Just Action: How to Challenge #Segregation Enacted Under the #ColorofLaw. @RedressMovement @housingcenter @PRRAC_DC Pre-order your copy today: justactionbook.org

.@bmann_edu @UnivOfKansas: “In #WashingtonDC, our research shows that the prevailing logics of competition prompts even the most socially just-minded families to participate in behaviors that inevitably lead to inequality and #segregation.” @PeterTPiazza sdnotebook.com/2023/04/12/com…

New research from @bmann_edu @UnivOfKansas & @annah_rogers @univwestalabama shows that families are making decisions that perpetuate school #segregation in #WashingtonDC despite more opportunities for #integration. Read more via @MikeKrings @KUnews today.ku.edu/2023/04/10/stu…

What would it take for all children to have access to diverse, well-resourced schools? What are the barriers to making this a reality? #RodriguezAt50

Justice Thurgood Marshall in his dissent of Rodriguez wrote, “The majority’s holding can only be seen as a retreat from our historic commitment to equality of educational opportunity.” Was Justice Thurgood Marshall right? Did Rodriguez undermine #BrownVBoard? #RodriguezAt50

In recognition of the 50th anniversary of San Antonio ISD v. Rodriguez, we’re excited to host a Twitter chat with @IDRAedu on 3/20 at 1pm ET to spark conversation around the link between school funding and segregation. Message us if you would like more information. #RodriguezAt50

Join @dcpolicycenter on 3/15 for the release of the 4th annual State of D.C. Schools report, a systemwide overview of public education in DC. The 2021-22 report focuses on the return to in-person learning, measuring outcomes, & beginning work on recovery. dcpolicycenter.org/events/sodcs-2…

“DC is among the country’s most segregated cities & has dramatic income inequality, which tends to be divided along racial & geographic lines... Adjusting school boundaries can have an impact on some of DC’s inequities.” Read more by @abbyhiggins @ggwash ggwash.org/view/88546/dcs…

Is your school community interested in shifting mindsets, practices, and skills toward liberation? @kindred_dc is seeking new district and school partners. Apply by 5pm tomorrow (3/1)! questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?t…

Yes, Dr. Kia! 💯💯💯💯💯 Tune in to the latest @integratedschls podcast episode with mother-daughter duo @LDH_ed and @KiaDH. #LearnTogether #LiveTogether #ThurgoodWasRight megaphone.link/CDL5342878957

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we want to recognize the late, great Dr. Rev. #PauliMurray for their legacy and influence over civil rights and racial justice, especially in the fight against #segregation. #unsunghero 🧵⬇️

A new report by @cfcoffin & Julie Rubin @dcpolicycenter examines the role of school boundaries in DC, implications for school diversity, & areas where changes to student assignment policies could impact the largest number of students. #SchoolDiversityDC dcpolicycenter.org/publications/s…

Did you know there are 5x as many school districts as there are counties in the US? More #BetweenTheLines wisdom. #youthvoice #edequity #StillNotEqual @EpicTheatr @diverse_schools @PRRAC_DC

📢“School district boundaries are the new redlining” - #BetweenTheLines #youthvoice #edequity #integrateUS @EpicTheatr @diverse_schools @PRRAC_DC

Today's the day! There’s still time to RSVP for the FIRST-EVER live performance & panel discussion of Between the Lines, a student-led play on the connection between housing policy, segregation, & inequity in schools. #edequity #youthvoice #integrateUS ➡️BTLevent.eventbrite.com

Don't miss today's @ProvenTutoring webinar at 2 ET on evidence-based models for addressing learning loss. And if you're in DC, there's a @diverse_schools play and panel this evening on housing disparities and learning. future-ed.org/events/on-the-…

There’s still time to register! Join us & @diverse_schools for the first-ever live performance & panel discussion of @EpicTheatr's Between the Lines, a student-led play on the connection between housing policy & segregation/inequity in schools. #youthvoice BTLevent.eventbrite.com

🗣️“Brilliance isn’t allocated along zip code but often your race is.” Join us for a live performance & panel discussion of Between the Lines, a student-led play on the connection btw housing policy & segregation/inequity in schools. #edequity #youthvoice BTLevent.eventbrite.com

We’re excited to announce our incredible lineup of panelists for our Between the Lines event w/ @diverse_schools & @EpicTheatr: ✅Matt Di Carlo @shankerinst ✅Aderson Francois @GeorgetownLaw ✅Meredith Morelle @kindred_dc ✅Sandra Vanderbilt @gwGSEHD RSVP: BTLevent.eventbrite.com