Recalling a Childhood of Segregated Schools and Libraries
We ask Michael Johnson, a cousin of a participant in the 1939 library sit-in, about growing up in a segregated city.
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Chronic Absenteeism: Not Just an Issue for Older Students
There are proven strategies that schools and districts can use to help reduce absenteeism in the early grades
Cultivating a Safe and Inclusive Space for Pregnant and Parenting Students
A conversation with former student parent and recent graduate, Sade Johnson.
Most Americans Support a Diverse Faculty
This blog post highlights recent findings about Americans’ opinions on faculty diversity from 麻豆果冻传媒’s annual Varying Degrees surv...
Better Data Collection Upon Enrollment Can Help Schools Support Recently Arrived Immigrant Students
Despite unprecedented numbers, existing laws and processes can help schools and districts prepare to welcome recent arrivals.
Learning from the Past to Avoid Painful Cuts for Child Care
Reflecting on tragic policies from the past can strengthen the future of early care and learning.
Acknowledging the Identities and Intersectionalities of Student Parents
A conversation with family advocate and former student parent, Tracey Faulkner.
Mapping Out a Path to Justice for the 1939 Sit-In Participants
We ask Bryan Porter how he investigated the 1939 sit-in arrests and wrote an order clearing the participants.
Seeking to Clear the Charges 80 Years After Library Arrests
We ask Justin Wilson about the process of learning about and clearing the charges in the 1939 Alexandria Library sit-in.
