by Anna Lodder | Aug 18, 2025 | integration
A couple days ago, Integrated Schools posted a TikTok about “redshirting” — the practice of holding kids back a year so they’re the oldest in their kindergarten class — and it blew up. Hundreds of comments poured in. Some agreed. Some disagreed loudly. And some made points worth sitting with. We’ve been in the thick of these conversations for years, but seeing all the attention “redshirting” got on TikTok has made us want to dive a little deeper and respond to some of the feedback, and add more context.
by Andrew | Jul 14, 2025 | integration, podcast, Podcast Playlists
In 1954, the Supreme Court declared that separate but equal has no place in our public schools. Yet more than six decades later, our schools remain deeply segregated—by race and by class. What happened?
by Andrew | Jul 5, 2025 | integration, news, social justice
The president just signed a truly monstrous piece of legislation into law. Much has been written about the impacts on health, climate and the debt, but there is a lesser known evil lurking in this bill – a national school voucher plan. It’s temping to lose hope, but there is something each of us can do.
by Susan Schwartz | Apr 23, 2025 | integration
Integrated Schools’ goal comes down to getting just under 3 million White and/or privileged families to resist the impulse to hoard educational resources and instead choose to enroll in public schools that serve those furthest from opportunity in their communities.
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re among those 3 million, and/or in a position to influence someone to join those ranks.
by Andrew | Apr 15, 2025 | integration
As we head toward May 17th—the 71st anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education—we reflect on the work of those who came before us, on the changes that landmark decision wrought, and yes, on the ways that Brown’s promise was curtailed and undermined. Public schools need us all now more than ever.
by Anna Lodder | Apr 8, 2025 | integration
Last week, we introduced our #PublicSchoolsSaveDemocracy campaign, and we want to talk a little bit more specifically about why we believe INTEGRATED public schools save democracy.
