Many school absences labeled ‘unexcused’ are for reasons not in the student’s or family’s control — yet they can have serious consequences for students. We can to do better.
Race and Ethnicity
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BIPOC Leaders Are Addressing Multiple Crises
Nonprofit Quarterly Apr 21, 2023Transformative healing work is essential to getting us from the world that exists to the world we are calling. We do this work from the belief that we will hit a tipping point when leaders who truly want to transform our conditions, the ecosystem, and the way we lead reach a critical mass.
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Hopelessness About the Future is A Key Reason Some Black Young Adults Consider Suicide
The Conversation Apr 20, 2023New research points to feelings of failure, hopelessness, loneliness and sadness as some of the potential reasons Black young people are considering or carrying out suicide at unprecedented rates.
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The Moment is Still Here for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Forbes Apr 20, 2023Here are a few ways to identify priority areas of focus for your DEI initiatives by listening to your community.
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How Land Reparations Can Support Black Women’s Health
YES! Magazine Apr 18, 2023Land stewardship can be a powerful tool in addressing intergenerational trauma, especially for Black women.
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Zoning Code Changes that Can Address Racial Inequities
Smart Cities Dive Apr 16, 2023When Terry Taplin was a local college student in Berkeley, California, he and his partner were forced to move out of the city to find an affordable place to live. They packed their bags…
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Lessons Learned From A Campaign to Advance Racial Equity
degrees Apr 13, 2023For the Voices of Truth campaign, FHI 360, Jefferson County Memorial Project and Kids in Birmingham 1963 worked with Blank Space Bham to create a mural about racial justice.
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Schools Should Include More Materials About Race and Racism
Chalkbeat Apr 12, 2023It’s not about making white children ‘feel bad.’ It’s about teaching them how to build a better future.
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Drops in College Transfer Enrollment Since COVID-19
The 74 Apr 10, 2023Disparate transfer enrollment declines pose stark demographic implications for four-year universities, experts say…
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Five Questions with Pennsylvania Stands Up: Organizing Across Communities
Pennsylvania Stands Up Apr 10, 2023As citizens across Pennsylvania face economic struggles and inequitable public policies, Pennsylvania Stands Up is investing in people and developing them into powerful leaders. Carrie Santoro, executive director of Pennsylvania…
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Linda Villarosa is a New York Times contributor, professor, and author of “Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation.”…
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Tameka Jones launched her business, Lip Esteem, in 2020 during the height of the pandemic and civil unrest. Chanda connected with Tameka to discuss Tameka’s entrepreneurial spirit, the decisions that…
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