As Minnesotans make a vitally important decision on who their next governor and lawmakers shall be, MnEEP will produce a series of blogs over the coming weeks to engage readers with key education race equity issues to consider as they make their decisions. We will use the 5 Big Bold Goals as a guide for that reflection.
Race Equity
Equity Scorecard: How to measure progress in education equity
Across the state, both K-12 schools and higher education institutions are increasingly committing to clear equity goals and policies to address educational disparities and systemic inequality. While these are important improvements, they question is often: How are they measuring progress of these new policies and practices to advance race equity?
Summer—Thank you! And a time for reflection and renewal
The school year is done. Children have moved into a new grade, learned new skills,…
What is race equity? And how do we get there?
Very recently, I had the opportunity to present with my colleague Aara Johnson at the…
In the News
How students are leading the way in racial justice
Since the recent March for Our Lives event in Washington D.C., where more than 800,000…
To honor Dr. King, teachers must fight for justice
Today, on the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Howard…
Race Equity: Promise to Act Plans
Why race equity plans matter for Minnesota schools
It’s a question many outside of education ask: Create yet another plan Minnesota schools should…
Race Equity
What it means to build “equity-centered capacity” in Minnesota schools
This month, as Minnesota superintendents explore new strategies for achieving race equity through “Reimagine Minnesota”…
Ethnic Studies
Why Ethnic studies curricula matters
Growing up in the United States with Mexican immigrant parents and relatives, Thanksgiving was a…
Join us in the fight for and with young people in Minnesota
Last month, Solutions Not Suspensions took part in Dignity in Schools Campaign National Week of Action…