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Education

 

We advocate for equitable local, state, and federal policies that establish education standards, allocate resources, and set priorities for education and workforce systems

THE CHALLENGE

 

 

Every child deserves an opportunity to reach their full potential. But our education systems are collapsing under inequity, and it's mostly because of poverty. Students who experience severe economic obstacles perform worse than students who have access to more wealth.

To bridge these gaps and ensure that all children get a real chance at a fulfilling education, we need to address systemic racism and poverty as tangible barriers to learning and future achievement.

Every Black student deserves access to great teaching, equitable resources, and a safe learning environment from grade school classrooms to college campuses. Black students matter and working on their behalf has never been more urgent.

What We're Fighting For

 

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  • Cradle-to-career supports

  • College and workforce success

  • Racial justice in education

  • An end to the school-to-prison pipeline

 

Past Presenters Include:

  • Nyah Berg, Executive Director of New York Appleseed

  • Dr. Shango A. Blake, NYC Speaks Executive Director; President of Black Edfluencers United (BE-U)

  • Michelle Paterson, Senior Director of Systemwide Equity for New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) & Vice-President of BE-U

  • Bilal Key, Director of Mentoring at the United Black Men of Queens Foundation, Inc.

  • Dr. Lester W. Young, Chancellor of New York State Board of Regents

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