We strongly believe that fixing the problems with our current education system starts with working alongside the people most affected by them. If you are an Aurora resident who cares about education equity in Colorado, you are invited to?join us for a dialogue about state-wide approaches to improving education for our schools. ?? Saturday, Nov. 23 ?? 11am - 1pm ?? Paris Elementary School 1635 Paris St. Aurora, CO 80010 Don't miss out!
Brown's Promise
非盈利组织
Washington，DC 857 位关注者
Together we can end school segregation, expand resource equity, and build the future our children deserve.
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In 1954, the Supreme Court ruled in the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education that schools segregated by race will never achieve true equality. Nearly 70 years later, exposure to racial, ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity is even more important to our children’s educational and civic futures. But progress toward ending segregation is stalled and backsliding. The research is clear: diverse classrooms help students of all races and backgrounds do better in school and beyond. For students of color and students from low-income backgrounds, the effects are especially powerful for one simple reason: resources. Schools and districts with high numbers of students of color and students living in poverty are under-funded, over-reliant on novice teachers, and less likely to provide rigorous coursework. Across the country, many school district boundaries have been gerrymandered to reinforce patterns of segregation and inequality in resources. Diversifying schools remains one of the only proven strategies to expand access to those resources. At a time when division and disunity threaten the fiber of our democracy, it’s also the best way to foster understanding and collaboration across racial, ethnic, cultural, and economic lines. This work has never been easy. We must avoid mistakes of the past, when the brunt of early integration efforts was borne by communities of color. But together we can.
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www.brownspromise.org
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- Washington，DC
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US，DC，Washington，20005
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Want to learn how you can join the fight for excellent integrated public schools? Join us, along with the Rocky Mountain NAACP State Conference CO-MT-WY and the ACLU of Colorado to hear from civil rights plaintiffs and education justice advocates about how to end school segregation! ?? Tuesday, Nov. 19 ?? 6 - 7:30pm MT ?? Zoom Register here! https://lnkd.in/gjtZvqdQ
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As we navigate the complex landscape of education and democracy, one thing is clear: integrated, well-resourced public schools are critical to rebuilding our democracy. School segregation not only harms our children but fuels prejudice that undermines our collective future. At Brown's Promise, we are committed to continuing the fight for marginalized students through both state and federal advocacy. With strong partnerships in Colorado, Massachusetts, and Georgia, we are already on the right path—but we can’t do this without your support. This work is urgent and requires us to stand firm against any efforts to dismantle federal education protections or undermine student diversity. We are fighting for a multiracial democracy and a brighter future for our children. Join us as we build a better future, together. https://lnkd.in/gqnFZivK
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Aurora Residents! We are hosting a community discussion about education equity in Colorado next Saturday. Join us for a dialogue about state-wide approaches to improving education for our schools. ?? Saturday, Nov. 23 ?? 11am - 1pm ?? Paris Elementary School 1635 Paris St. Aurora, CO 80010 See you there!
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Worried about the future of American Democracy? Integrated, well-resourced schools could be the antidote. beyond just helping students, school integration is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Studies link segregation to rising ethnic prejudice, which erodes democratic values. Conversely, integrated schools enrich diverse student perspectives, fostering a robust and diverse democracy.
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We are one week away from the 2024 Presidential election. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, this election will be consequential for education. Stephen Owens, explores the connection between education and a healthy democracy, making a case for school integration efforts and why democracy and education equity are inextricably linked in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/eXhUq5DP
Integrated schools are vital to safeguarding American democracy
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Our executive director, Ary Amerikaner joined the Education Rights Institute at the University of Virginia to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and the ERI’s one-year anniversary. This was a fun and important conversation about issues affecting student's access to high-quality education. We're grateful to the ERI for hearing from Brown's Promise!
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Last week, our Chief Legal Counsel, Saba Bireda moderated Education Law Center's Litigation Workshop panel. Litigation is an important tool for advocating for education equity in America's schools. Thanks to the ELC for the opportunity to participate in this important. conversation on effective ways to take legal action for inclusive schools!
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At the heart of our work are the voices of communities most impacted by persisting education inequities. We were privileged to partner with Pa'lante Transformative Justice to host our most recent community engagement session in Holyoke, MA. We shared a meal and discussed Holyoke's most pressing educational concerns with over 40 local students and residents. ??Their Concerns: Community members pinpointed the most pressing concerns to Holyoke schools - Inadequate coursework rigor, poor meals, teacher shortages, poor bathroom facilities, and a lack of culturally relevant curriculum. ??Exploring Solutions: These students and families were open to solutions such as multi-district agreements or county-wide districts, which can be a great solution to bridging gaps in access to resources. Public magnet schools, such as in the system of well-resourced, integrated magnet schools in Hartford, CT, was also a popular solution as they are proven to increase student diversity and expose students to more diverse educational perspectives. Our engagement sessions allow us to explore what tools and solutions work best for each community and equip advocates with a roadmap for change. Check out some of what we discuss in detail at https://lnkd.in/gA-bQZMn
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ABC News covers our efforts to remedy persisting school segregation at the state and district level, one of which is public magnet schools. Magnet schools have historically led to increased student diversity by attracting students from different racial and socio-economic backgrounds through specialized educational themes. Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gzXsR5P9