Since 2020, there have been 807 pieces of proposed or adopted legislation aimed at limiting education related to Critical Race Theory.
In 2024 alone, there were 527 bills targeting LGBTQ students and teachers at the district, state, and federal levels. This body of legislation seeks to dismantle the very nature of equity in schools.
“The Power to Make Change: Expanding Equity in American Schools” is a wide-ranging report that studies 140+ schools, districts, and charter management organizations (CMOs) in 28 states. Our findings reflect quantitative and qualitative data from approximately 1,100 teachers and administrators across all functions of preK-12 operations. This report gives policymakers, district and school administrators, and philanthropic funders insight into how to build sustainable equity and inclusion practices that will strengthen education outcomes for students throughout the entire nation.
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This brief aims to:
Explore the current state of educational equity and civic engagement
Provide actionable insights for education leaders
Highlight the success stories that serve as a beacon for what's possible when shared voice and shared power are at the forefront of educational policy.