NEW: One of the most promising long-term solutions to reversing our descent into authoritarianism lies in American classrooms. @aryamerikaner.bsky.social of @brownspromise.bsky.social argues that school integration is essential to saving our democracy before it's too late.

To Save Democracy, Integrate Our Schools

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I forgot to post about our Policy Talk. It was a full house with a lot of engagement. When we submitted our proposal, who knew we’d be discussing this agenda amidst such chaos. Interested in school funding + racial segregation? Join the research efforts. #AEFP2025 www.brownspromise.org/resources

Resources — Brown's Promise

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Our nation’s segregated school systems flout the ruling of Brown v Board and deny children the right to a good education. And it’s a policy choice, not an accident. @aryamerikaner.bsky.social and I discuss what to do about it. Listen, follow and spread the word!

Politicon@politicon.com · 2y ago

NEW Justice By Design w/ Kimberly Atkins Stohr “Schools: Still Separate & Unequal” w/ Ary Amerikaner @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social & @aryamerikaner.bsky.social, co-founder of Brown's Promise, on school segregation, Brown v. Board of Education, Milliken v. Bradley. youtu.be/KrdrZ3SIREk

NEW Justice By Design w/ Kimberly Atkins Stohr “Schools: Still Separate & Unequal” w/ Ary Amerikaner @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social & @aryamerikaner.bsky.social, co-founder of Brown's Promise, on school segregation, Brown v. Board of Education, Milliken v. Bradley. youtu.be/KrdrZ3SIREk

Schools: Still Separate and Unequal

YouTube video by Politicon

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“The thing that I think is most important for educators and administrators on the ground is to not take the bait.” - @aryamerikaner.bsky.social www.chalkbeat.org/2025/02/03/t... #edusky

With a barrage of orders, Trump seeks to amplify his power over schools. Will they resist?

The president wants DEI out and school choice in. But it will take time to see just how much his executive orders about education change classrooms and schools.

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EO on "indoctrination" says will be implemented consistent w/ law. Current law: fed. gov can’t "exercise any direction, supervision, or control over the curriculum, program of instruction, administration, or personnel of any educational institution, school, or school system” 20 USC Sec. 1232(a)

From me: it’s time our lawmakers get serious about support for low-income students and it starts with learning to share www.ajc.com/education/ge...

Opinion: Georgia lawmakers should help schools share resources

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution asked educators, policymakers and advocates to share what they deem the most important priorities for the upcoming 2025 General Assembly. Their answers are included in...

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My second "good news" post of the day! HUGE sigh of relief here at Brown's Promise. Event his SCOTUS agrees that school districts can use race-neutral policies to advance student diversity. www.cnn.com/2024/12/09/p...

Supreme Court declines to review Boston case and ‘race neutral’ efforts to diversify public schools | CNN Politics

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to decide whether three elite Boston public schools violated the Constitution with a zip-code based admissions policy intended to ensure racial diversity.

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Oh hey home state! Love to see it when West Virginia gets something right and gets some national credit for it

Shalin Jyotishi@shalinjyotishi.bsky.social · 2y ago

West Virginia’s community and technical colleges see 7.8% enrollment increase for fall 2024 - outpacing 4.7% nationally The state took quick action to allow students to access state financial aid without a current #FAFSA on file. www.bdtonline.com/news/west-vi...

My first ever podcast! It was fun to do, esp with Saba! But I can’t bring myself to listen - way too much of my own voice.

Andrew Lefkowits@alefkowits.bsky.social · 2y ago

playlist.megaphone.fm?e=CDL2462243... New podcast episode out this morning. A great conversation with the founders of Brown’s Promise about advocacy and the work of building an education system that serves all kids.

Vouchers: a tool of segregation. www.propublica.org/article/miss...

Segregation Academies in Mississippi Are Benefiting From Public Dollars, as They Did in the 1960s

ProPublica identified 20 schools in the state that likely opened as segregation academies and have received almost $10 million over the past six years from the state’s tax credit donation program.

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Well, seems approproate for my first post! A reminder that while DeVos / McMahon tax credit schemes won’t help people who can’t afford private school already, they sure will help big corporations. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

How States Use Tax Credits to Fund Private School Choice: An Explainer

Twenty-one states have programs that give tax credits for donations to organizations that grant private-school scholarships.

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