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Did you know that only 43% of Latino boys and 39% of Black boys graduate from high school with a 3.0 GPA or higher? Being unprepared for both the social and academic rigor of high school is a systemic issue rooted in racism and white supremacy with lifelong implications for boys of color. We aim to change that. #ProjectOneTen #EducationEquity #FosterYouth #ChicagoStudents

This report from the Government Accountability Office reveals stark disparities in school discipline, with Black girls facing disproportionately severe punishments. The data shows Black girls, only 15% of girls in public schools, received nearly half of all exclusionary discipline. This mirrors previous studies on racial bias in education, highlighting a systemic issue. A Princeton University study of 32 million students found Black students face higher rates of suspension, expulsion, and law enforcement intervention. 13.5% of Black students received out-of-school suspensions vs 3.5% of white students. NC State research showed white teachers are 1.36x more likely to misperceive anger in Black children. These consistent findings over the past few years highlight a persistent, systemic issue. This continuity of disparity emphasizes the urgent need for reform. We must address implicit biases, implement culturally responsive practices, and push for policy changes at all levels. It's crucial to amplify Black students' voices and experiences as we work towards equitable education. The consistency of these findings over time should galvanize us into action. #BlackGirlsMatter #BlackLivesMatter #DisruptTheDisparity #ReformSchoolDiscipline

Speaking with the The Sacramento Bee gave me hope that there are those who are willing to get the truth out. The research has shown that the more engaged a parent is in their child’s academic journey…the better they perform academically…including bahavior and attendance. But, there are barriers that aren’t as visible to someone who didn’t experience a system that tries to erase (or turn a blind eye to) you and your ancestry. The same system that only seems to see the deficits with you and your kin. This won’t change on its own. We need more parents willing to lean into their child’s school as if they’re paying for it..because they are and this hidden tax is crippling our communities. We work with school districts that want to increase family engagement. We urge parents to Join decision-making bodies of your school site and/or district. Not the ones that task you with decorating hallways and hosting glowstick dance parties and movie nights. Join The ones that vote on funding and policies. Join those! Be visible & Be vocal. Our future depends on it. #parentpower

This report delves into discipline disparities among girls in public schools, revealing concerning trends. Black girls bear a disproportionate burden, facing harsher punishments compared to their White counterparts for similar infractions. Shockingly, Black girls across all U.S. states experience higher discipline rates, with even more significant impacts when they have a disability. The report, requested by GAO, sheds light on the factors influencing these disparities, urging a critical examination of disciplinary policies and practices in our education system. #Education #DisciplineDisparities #PublicSchools #GAOStudy

Anyone that works in education is not surprised to see children and young people amongst the rioters this summer. We've been talking about the need for a more proactive approach to fighting racism, anti-Muslim hate and right-wing extremist rhetoric in our schools for a long time, but as usual, we will be forced to be reactive. The reaction by our new education secretary and updates from The Department of Education in the next few days will tell us all we need to know about their intentions for the future. My book is about Allyship and the need to be explicit in our teaching around the importance of the bystander effect, something we've all witnessed in action first-hand this summer. It also talks about the confusion children and young people will feel when their parents/carers, who they should see as their first and greatest allies and their biggest role models, hold such extremist views. The book is aimed at children and adults alike because unfortunately our children will have educators in their schools that also hold racist views. Now seems a perfect time for an emergency update to PREVENT procedures and KCSIE24 to finally include racism as a safeguarding concern. Let's see if systemic racism and the need to be intentionally anti-racist in our education system finally warrants enough attention. #antiracism #education

With schools set to open in a few weeks, we must ensure that the recent violent racist riots isn’t brushed under the carpet again. It's essential to implement safeguarding mechanisms that protect Black and Brown children and address racism in the long term. Have you considered conducting training and workshops for both staff and students? What about scheduling open student forums that actively listen to their experiences and ensure their feedback is taken seriously? As well as teaching a diverse curriculum that shares the real history of why the U.K. is in its current state is crucial. We owe it to our children to demand a future where their worth is never up for debate. #racism #safeguarding

The repeated exclusion of Black and Brown children from the classroom inflicts profound psychological damage. Each suspension, each expulsion, reinforces the message that they do not belong, that they are a problem to be managed rather than a potential to be nurtured. This rejection feeds into feelings of worthlessness, anger, and hopelessness—emotions that fuel the very behaviors schools seek to punish. For youth already grappling with attachment trauma, these experiences reinforce the core belief that they cannot trust authority figures or institutions, that they are undeserving of care, and that they must navigate the world alone. This emotional toll is not limited to the boys themselves and of course gender bias is a huge problem is how we ignore the plight of Black and Brown girls caught in the web of school discipline which my own doctoral research captured. It reverberates throughout their communities and families, deepening intergenerational trauma and perpetuating cycles of marginalization. The criminalization of Black and Brown youth in schools not only damages their individual potential but also fractures the collective strength of communities that rely on their young people to grow into leaders, innovators, and change-makers. There are pathways to healing and change, however they all start with us - the adults. #healingorganizedschools

What’s the difference between microaggressions and hate speech?? CTS Faculty Co-Director Dr. Tyrone Howard’s most recent book, “Equity Now: Justice, Repair, and Belonging in Schools” was featured in a KQED article that highlights strategies to address hate speech and microaggressions in the classroom.? Microaggressions can be intentional or unintentional, and some perpetrators are unaware of the harm. Hate speech is usually intentional and a direct attack on an aspect of a person’s individual or group identity. Both are problematic in schools, and are particularly harmful to students of color. Dr. Howard urges educators to play a role in stopping hate speech in schools. The article lists 6 steps from “Equity Now” to address racism and hate speech in schools and classrooms.? Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gr8EGHgs or purchase the book at https://lnkd.in/gdQNV2_A #equity #justice #equitynow #schoolreform #equityinschools #restorativejustice #hatespeech #microagressions #classroomstrategies

Across the United States, schools use various punitive discipline practices that result in students being removed from class—for example, suspensions, expulsions, transfers to an alternative education setting, or referrals to law enforcement. These practices weaken students’ connection with school by depriving students of valuable learning time and creating an environment that erodes students’ well-being and sense of safety at school. These students often end up pushed out of school altogether, as research shows that punitive discipline practices are associated with poor student achievement and a failure to complete school. This disconnection from school creates pathways to contact with the juvenile and criminal legal systems. These school-to-confinement pathways disproportionately affect students of color, especially Black girls. ?? ?? ?? Black girls were the only group of girls to be overrepresented in every type of disciplinary action. We must reduce and eliminate these school-to-confinement pathways that disproportionately impact Black girls. To disrupt these pathways, schools must address the disciplinary practices that drive school pushout. To learn more, read the new factsheet from the National Black Women’s Justice Institute at https://lnkd.in/eKHSG7WU #BlackGirls #EndSchoolPushout

"Indeed, despite some progress, a harsh reality remains: Black girls still do not have equal access to education. Every day, Black girls are pushed out of school because they are stereotyped & perceived to be disobedient, disrespectful, unruly, or a threat to the safety of the school. As a result, Black girls across the country are disproportionately punished in schools compared to their white counterparts, facing consequences that not only hinder their educational opportunities but also push them toward inextricable entanglement with the criminal legal system. "The consequences of this punitive approach are devastating. Punitive discipline practices are associated with poor student achievement & a failure to complete school. Relying on disciplinary sanctions instead of restorative & empowering responses to Black girls’ behaviors in schools erodes their trust in educators and shatters their belief in the liberating & transformative power of education. "The effects of the punishment that Black girls are subjected to in school do not end at school gates: Students who are disconnected from school are at increased risk for depression, poor mental health outcomes, substance misuse, & contact with police and the juvenile & criminal legal systems. When Black girls are disproportionately punished & pushed out of school, it means that Black girls are also disproportionately affected by these school-to-confinement pathways. This is an excerpt from our Executive Director Dr. Sydney McKinney's recent op-ed in the Amsterdam News. Read the full op-ed at https://lnkd.in/eZcp4guv #Blackgirls #EndSchoolPushout