Category Archives: Changing the Discourse

Remember: There Is No Apolitical Classroom

Posted on August 23, 2017 by

As thousands of young people return to school, remember there is no apolitical classroom. Telling the truth is not changing history – it’s what will prevent us from repeating it. Click on the following link for tools and ideas to … Continue reading →

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Hate and Hurt in America: On Charlottesville

Posted on August 16, 2017 by

From our fierce leader, LaShawn Chatmon: Now more than ever we must stand resolute — committed to lead through listening, to lead with love, to lead with a historical and structural analysis – to lead for equity. The terror and … Continue reading →

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PolicyLink asks, Will You #ClaimTheTorch?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by

NEP stands in solidarity with PolicyLink’s #ClaimTheTorch campaign, which encourages us all “to ignite, expand, and advance the conversation on equity.” Enjoy this catalyzing video, produced by Wyatt Close and Big Bowl of Ideas, and accompanied by the powerful words … Continue reading →

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A Safe Place to Talk About Race

Posted on May 14, 2014 by

We are excited to share a brilliant new resource on racial healing: A Safe Place to Talk about Race – 10 Thought-Provoking Interviews by Sharon E. Davis. The book is a collection of interviews from Davis’ radio show on VoiceAmerica. We are particularly … Continue reading →

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Donald Sterling: The Incident and the Institution

Posted on April 29, 2014 by

Anytime race enters the national conversation it’s important to watch and listen to how it unfolds. In many ways the Donald Sterling controversy has followed the standard discourse – the blame falls on Sterling as an individual racist, his comments … Continue reading →

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The Courageous Pause: Reflections on Leading for Equity

Posted on March 12, 2014 by

Last month we gathered teams of educators from around the country to participate in the 12th annual Leading for Equity Institute (LFE), and we are preparing to host another sold-out Institute next week. LFE is a three-day residential retreat held in … Continue reading →

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My Brother’s Keeper: Do we have the will to make a way?

Posted on March 6, 2014 by

I was honored to provide a guest post on the Huffington Post blog of Eric Cooper, Founder, President of the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education, in response to President Obama’s recent My Brother’s Keeper initiative. You can read an … Continue reading →

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