Yes, Some Democratic Lawmakers Are Hypocrites. AND: School Vouchers are still Bad Policy

Yes, Some Democratic Lawmakers Are Hypocrites. AND: School Vouchers are still Bad Policy

When Democratic lawmakers send their kids to private school while sponsoring legislation against school choice, conservatives call it proof that vouchers should be expanded to everyone. We can agree that progressive leaders’ “do as I say not as I do” behavior sucks, but acknowledging that progressive politicians are hypocrites is not the same as arguing that vouchers work, and the data makes that very clear.

We have work to do, people!

We have work to do, people!

Brown v. Board opened the door to school desegregation in this country. Showing up for integration – that is, actually walking through the door and integrating our families – is the work that White people most consistently avoid. Integrated Schools is all about getting those of us with racial and economic privilege to do that necessary work. Here’s how we turn your $19.54 into meaningful change!

Historic Turning Point or Historical Footnote: YOU decide!

Historic Turning Point or Historical Footnote: YOU decide!

This post is the first of a 3-part series marking the 72nd anniversary of the May 17 1954 unanimous Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education. We’re asking readers to commit to the future of school integration with a one-time or monthly gift of $19.54, which Integrated Schools will split with the Thurgood Marshall Foundation.

Solutions Addressing Disparities in Education: Supporting Black Teachers

Solutions Addressing Disparities in Education: Supporting Black Teachers

At Integrated Schools, one of the essential components of our Theory of Change is Advocate: To build a constituency for brave policy. We believe strongly in principles rooted in equity, one such principle being that all kids benefit from a diverse, multiracial teaching corps. And since we know that the majority of teachers across the country are white women, we clearly have a lot of work to do to support Black teachers and help grow our pool of teachers to more accurately represent our student population.