News & Commentary about Race and Inequality in Education

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Kimberlé Crenshaw gives presentation at podium with "Intersectionality" and "celebrate differences" sign behind her.

Apr 14, 2022

Kimberlé Crenshaw on Anti-Racism Education Bans

Green tinted picture of students walking on a college campus.

Apr 12, 2022

How Ending Legacy Admissions Can Help Achieve Greater Education Equity

Mar 31, 2022

Affirmative Action Is the Floor, Not the Ceiling

Feb 3, 2022

The Movement to Erase Black History and Culture

Millwood High School teacher Anthony Crawford in a classroom.

Feb 1, 2022

Making Space for Black History in the Classroom

Anthony, a teacher profiled in this blog, stands in the middle of his school's hallway

Nov 19, 2021

School is For Learning — Including Learning About Race and Gender

A sign made out of confetti that reads "Police Free Schools" on a gate during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Aug 31, 2021

Safe and Healthy Schools Lead With Support, Not Police

Aug 6, 2021

Kimberlé Crenshaw on Teaching the Truth About Race in America

Aug 5, 2021

Kimberlé Crenshaw on Teaching the Truth about Race in America

Native Americans on horse back protesting at Capitol Hill

Jul 22, 2021

Montana is Failing its Constitutional Promise to Teach Native American History