Racial Equity in Education
Breadcrumb
Since the days of de jure segregation, our education system has been deeply unequal in delivering on the promise of a quality education for all of America’s children. Entrenched and systemic disparities in educational resources—including access to high-quality educators, college-preparatory curriculum, support services, and funding—often place Black, Indigenous, and other children of color at a disadvantage in ways that can hinder their growth and learning. Furthermore, educators of color often face hurdles in accessing quality support, education, and career opportunities, which has led to a shortage of qualified teachers of color in this country. Learning Policy Institute research on these topics demonstrates how advances have been and can be made in creating education systems that ensure all children have access to a high-quality, empowering education.
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Further Reading
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The Civil Rights Road to Deeper Learning (
brief and webinar
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The Civil Rights Road to Deeper Learning: Five Essentials for Equity (
book, Teachers College Press
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Education and the Path to One Nation, Indivisible (
brief and event
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Education and the Path to Equity (
blog series
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Sharing the Wealth: How Regional Finance and Desegregation Plans Can Enhance School Desegregation and Promote Educational Equity (
article, Poverty & Race Journal
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Advancing Integration and Equity Through Magnet Schools (
report and brief
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Closing the Opportunity Gap: How Positive Outlier Districts in California Are Pursuing Equitable Access to Deeper Learning (
report and related resources
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Protecting Students' Civil Rights: The Federal Role in School Discipline (
report and related resources
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