NEWS & RESEARCH
In her foundational essay of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones did not lie when she said that “Anti-Black racism runs in the very DNA of this country.” The delegitimization of Black humanity, personhood, thought and work runs deep in the nation’s structures and our schools are not exempt. If schools are to be the great equalizers and foster...
January 30, 2020
We are at the midpoint of the school year and though much work has been accomplished there is much to complete. In this month's edition of CASDA’s newsletter we tackle equity through the lens of the 1619 Project.
At CASDA, we are continuing to support school districts in their critical equity work. Through the January 10th workshop, “Reframing U...
January 30, 2020
On January 16, 2020, the day after Dr. King’s birthday, NCTE published their updated Position Statement on Indigenous Peoples and People of Color (IPOC) in English and Language Arts Materials. In part, NCTE states, “Indigenous communities and People of Color in the United States, including Native Americans and Alaska Natives, Pacific Islanders,...
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