Category Archives: leading for equity
There is No Neutral on Racism and Hate: Back to School for White Educators
by Kathleen Osta, Managing Director, Midwest Region, National Equity Project Last year, my colleague LaShawn Routé Chatmon and I wrote this piece in EdWeek — “5 Steps for Liberating Public Education From Its Deep Racial Bias.” We made the case that in order to … Continue reading
This Moment
“We must be impatient for change. Let us remember that our voice is a precious gift and we must use it.” – Claudia Flores, Center for American Progress America is facing a humanitarian crisis at and within her borders. As citizens, we are … Continue reading
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Don’t Talk about Implicit Bias Without Talking about Structural Racism
Any learning about implicit bias must include both clear information about the neuroscience of bias and the context of structural racism that gave rise to and perpetuates inequities and harmful racial biases. Continue reading
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Tagged implicit bias, race, racism, structural racism
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Equity Leadership in Novato, CA
For several years now, Novato Unified School District has embarked on a journey towards equity in education in their community. This journey began with developing equity consciousness and awareness amongst leaders so that they could look at their school system, … Continue reading
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Tagged education, gender equity, intersectionality, learning, privilege
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Remember: There Is No Apolitical Classroom
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
Hate and Hurt in America: On Charlottesville
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
Partner Blog: The Impact of NEP
We are humbled by this glowing and affirming piece on one leader’s experience of our work, published Next Gen Learning Challenges. Thank you, Next Gen, Greg Klein, and Sarah Luchs! Leading and Designing for Equity in Oakland Sarah Luchs August 18th, … Continue reading
