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Voices, perspectives and insights from the field. Discover our latest news from the field and examples of how we're working to ensure everyone in the U.S. can learn, grow, and get ahead, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or family income.
K-12 Education
Balance the Equation Grand Challenge: Phase 2
We are announcing a total of 11 grantees representing a diverse and impressive cohort of organizations that will receive up to $1 million to put their ideas into action.
Pathways
Four Ways K-12 and Higher Education can Collaborate on Pandemic Recovery
In this post, Sarah Allan shares a unique chance to combat inequities, build on what research shows can work, and keep students on a path to postsecondary success.
Postsecondary Success
The Relevance of HBCU's in Todays Environment
This Black History Month, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Elsie L. Scott, Director of the Ronald W. Walters Leadership & Public Policy Center at Howard University about the value of HBCUs.
Economic Mobility and Opportunity
Low Wage Workers Deserve Attention and Action
Coming into 2020, conventional wisdom held that the United States was enjoying the strongest labor market in a generation. But by what metrics was that determination made?