Independent Writer/Editor. Former Dir. of Communications @southernedfound & @SREBeducation and Writer @EducationWeek. @pps_national Board. Editor @soulcountry1.
Atlanta, GA
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Former @EdNCES Commissioner Peggy Carr on cancelation of Early Childhood Longitudinal Study: It was studying "the Pandemic Generation, and those studies were stopped, and at this point we'll never know, because it's going to be too late to go back" to restart data collection. 1/2
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
SEF's report 'Miles To Go: The State of Education for Black Students in America' examines a wide range of opportunity gaps for Black students. Let's work together together to confront these challenges. Visit southerneducation.org/milest… to learn more. #milestogo #equityineducation
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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/bottom….
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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.
In the South, where child poverty rates are higher, the need for a fair and updated Head Start funding system is more critical than ever. Our new report highlights how an outdated funding formula limits access to this vital early education program: southerneducation.org/public…
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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…
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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
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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-…
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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/e…
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Great work from @hannah_denham1 on the Birmingham club shooting, what it might mean for 5 Points:
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What Happens When a 48K-Student District Commits to the ‘Science of Learning’ - new from @HKorbey via @The74 the74million.org/article/wha…
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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
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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/stud…
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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:
How does equity influence knowledge brokering? It’s the core of our practice. Don’t miss our webinar happening today at 4PM ET. Register now at bit.ly/CenteringEquity_KB to learn more about equity-driven strategies. #EquityInEducation
ALT Education Knowledge Broker Network is offering Centering Equity in Knowledge Brokering - a webinar today August 13 at 4:00 pm ET Image of a teacher talking with 2 students.
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.
Join us for Education Policy in the South: 2024 Legislative Review. The August 22 webinar gives an overview of the 2024 legislative sessions, education news across our states & policy recommendations. Register at southerneducation.org/news .
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/georgias-t… @SouthernEdFound @Ty_Tagami @AJCGetSchooled
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The latest twist in this story:
@AJC_Education
Georgia’s top attorney said the state’s divisive concepts law does not apply to Advanced Placement and other college-level courses, according to a letter to the 2022 measure’s author that was obtained Tuesday by the @ajc. #gapol
ajc.com/education/georgia-at…
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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-…
