In order to create an education system that is culturally responsive, we must work to create a more diverse educator pipeline. Only 16% of American public school teachers are Black and Latinx, and many young people move through our education system without having an educator that looks like them. Read how the Biden Administration is thinking about addressing this.
Our grantees at Latinos for Education haveelevated a story by Wil Del Pilar, Vice President at the Education Trust, on the effects that bias in school counseling has on student success. Read how Latinx counselors are key to making schools culturally inclusive and relevant.
Dr. Gislaine Ngounou Vice President of Strategy and Programs, at Nellie Mae argues that while integration is important, we must be careful to not continue creating strategies that only center the needs of white families.
Nellie Mae President and CEO Nick Donohue reflects on a recent publication developed in partnership with COSEBOC and EDC. Read what is integral to making the student-centered framework tool effective.
Cultural Curriculum Roots Students in a Legacy of Strength
Anti-racist education is not the same thing as making education anti-racist. There is tremendous evidence that culturally sustaining curriculum, well-prepared teachers, and supportive communities benefit students of color.