Florida sets lower education goals for some minorities
Posted by Joanna Shoffner Scott on Nov 30, 2012 at 4:20 PMThe state of Florida sets lower goals for many children of color under a controversial plan passed this fall. 
The revised strategic plan from the Florida State Board of Education sets long term goals for reading and math…
Saturday is the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
Posted by Joanna Shoffner Scott on Sep 20, 2012 at 1:27 PMThis weekend we recognize the 150th anniversary of what would become the Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln’s declaration of freedom for American slaves. Lincoln’s Civil War proclamation on September 22, 1862 immediately freed many slaves, made abolition a central part of…
Today is 49th anniversary of the “I have a dream” speech!
Posted by Joanna Shoffner Scott on Aug 28, 2012 at 2:39 PM“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character,” said Rev. Dr. Martin Luther…
Announcing the launch of the Race Matters Institute!
Posted by Terrylynn Tyrell on Mar 27, 2012 at 4:45 PMVoices is proud to announce a new initiative it has launched with the Annie E. Casey Foundation to help further racial equity in America, the Race Matters Institute (RMI).
Learn more about the RMI and its services and supports designed…
Tell Congress: Close racial gaps in educational achievement!
Posted by Joe Theissen on Nov 9, 2011 at 3:21 PMThe next generation is much more racially diverse than adults now, and signals a more colorful America to come. In fact, The Pew Research Center estimates that by 2050 less than half the population will be White.
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New data shows old inequalities persist in education
Posted by rheine on Jul 12, 2011 at 4:15 PMNew government data shows that troubling inequalities remain in our education system. The U.S Department of Education’s recent report illustrates how many children, including children of color and children from low-income families, are disadvantaged in education.
Several illegal immigration bills defeated in Arizona
Posted by rheine on Mar 18, 2011 at 3:14 PMArizona made nationwide headlines last year with one of the toughest anti-illegal immigration laws in U.S. history. But Arizona legislators yesterday showed little appetite for the issue, as five anti-illegal immigration bills were defeated in the state senate.
“It’s something…
The DREAM Act “a Dream chance for the GOP”
Posted by rheine on Dec 8, 2010 at 1:43 PMSince the GOP largely opposes the DREAM Act, it’s interesting to highlight conservative opinions in favor. The bill, which would give a chance for citizenship to some eligible undocumented immigrants, has the support of no less a Republican than…
DREAM Act: “A worthy bill”
Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Nov 30, 2010 at 2:46 PMOur friends at First Focus this week pointed out a great Wall Street Journal op-ed about the importance of passing the DREAM Act (subscription needed). The bill would remove barriers to success for thousands of hard-working students; read…
Black children disproportionately in foster care in 46 states
Posted by Joanna Shoffner Scott on Oct 20, 2010 at 9:06 PMWe’ve known for a long time that African American children depend on the foster care system more than other races. But a new report shows that African American children are disproportionately represented in the system in nearly every state.
The…
