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America: The Land of Banned Books

Books should not be banned as a means to maintain power and control over the minds of children, particularly oppressed and marginalized children.

Blindsided: Uncovering and Interrupting Bias

Thought Pieces

Implicit biases are powerful things. Uncovering and interrupting them takes active practice.

Corporate DEI: Listening for Action at Cree | Wolfspeed

Success Stories

Cree, the global leader in silicon carbide technology through its Wolfspeed® business, may not be a typical partner for the Equity Collaborative, but working with them opened our eyes to something important.

The Mis-education of Black Children in America

Thought Pieces

All of the recent talk about equity in the theater of public education is moving in the right direction, and it is partially what the drum majors for justice in the past were fighting for. However, we cannot let the conversation rest here.

To Live and Live Abundantly: Black History Month

Thought Pieces

Every February, as a Black woman, I am excited to see how Black Americans’ accomplishments are highlighted and honored during this time. I have also thought, “What if we honored Black Americans all year long?”

The Enloe Five: Students Teaching Teachers about Equity

Success Stories

Enloe Magnet High School's principal started his school's equity work at the top. Then, he realized he needed to bring students to the table. That led to The Enloe Five, which has been an amazing offshoot of The Equity Collaborative's Students' Six model for creating equitable and culturally responsive teaching.

The Profound Growth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thought Pieces

On MLK Day, let's look beyond "I have a dream." Let's look at Dr. King's growth. Let's remember his last speech.

NY Times Cover Photo for Racial Slur, Viral Video, and Reckoning

Some Thoughts on “A Racial Slur, a Viral Video, and a Reckoning”

Thought Pieces

The story of Jimmy Galligan and Mimi Groves has gotten a lot of attention, especially the way the NY Times told it. Let's think about this not as a story of individuals, but as a story of systems.

Systemic Equity Assessment: Is Knowing Half the Battle?

Thought Pieces

We work with school systems all the time to assess the current state of their equity practices. But what happens next? And what does the G.I. Joe Fallacy have to say about it?

Fox News, Virginia, and Us: Educational Equity in Loudoun County

Thought Pieces

Our work with Loudoun County, Virginia, has made national headlines. We think this is more than an of-the-moment news story, though. This is living history.

America: The Land of Banned Books

Thought Pieces

Books should not be banned as a means to maintain power and control over the minds of children, particularly oppressed and marginalized children.

Blindsided: Uncovering and Interrupting Bias

Thought Pieces

Implicit biases are powerful things. Uncovering and interrupting them takes active practice.

On MLK Day, let's look beyond "I have a dream." Let's look at Dr. King's growth. Let's remember his last speech.

Some Thoughts on “A Racial Slur, a Viral Video, and a Reckoning”

Thought Pieces

The story of Jimmy Galligan and Mimi Groves has gotten a lot of attention, especially the way the NY Times told it. Let's think about this not as a story of individuals, but as a story of systems.

Systemic Equity Assessment: Is Knowing Half the Battle?

Thought Pieces

We work with school systems all the time to assess the current state of their equity practices. But what happens next? And what does the G.I. Joe Fallacy have to say about it?

Fox News, Virginia, and Us: Educational Equity in Loudoun County

Thought Pieces

Our work with Loudoun County, Virginia, has made national headlines. We think this is more than an of-the-moment news story, though. This is living history.