Southern Education Foundation

Georgia leaders are still refusing to give the AP African American Studies course full state approval. They should reverse this decision immediately. Students deserve the right to learn without political censorship or interference, SEF President Raymond Pierce writes in today’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution: https://lnkd.in/eMxFKfGb The College Board

Georgia has still not officially approved the AP African American Studies course for the school year that starts next week. Our statement: https://lnkd.in/gNN2XMus

Join us in celebrating this year’s recipients of the Ginny Looney Servant Leader Award, Bryan Sorto Hernández and Blake Benton. Sorto-Hernández, a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, worked this summer with Every Texan in Austin, Texas. He contributed to the organization’s mission of ensuring a state where race and ethnicity no longer predict Texans’ well-being, opportunities, and outcomes. Benton, a student at Eastern Kentucky University, worked with the Prichard Committee, contributing to its work of promoting improved education for all Kentuckians. In remembrance of Ginny Looney, the late Atlanta-based attorney, this award is granted to exceptional fellows of the Southern Education Leadership Initiative who demonstrate exemplary service during their fellowship. #seli2024 #sef #ginnylooney

Just days from the start of a new school year, Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods has declined to approve the Advanced Placement African American Studies course for high school students. The decision will result in unequal learning opportunities for students across the state, because the course will only be available in school districts that can afford to offer it on their own. We call on the state superintendent to think better of his decision and its impact on Georgia’s students of all backgrounds. He should reverse this decision immediately. Read more at @AJC #sef #educationequity

Is your school or district looking for solutions that will make opportunities more equitable for students? The Equity Assistance Center-South, based at SEF, provides free resources, support, and expertise to school districts in 11 states and DC. Check out the EAC-South's webinars and other resources and sign up for updates at the link below! #K12education #K12leadership

This year, we continue to mark the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Despite progress in many areas of education, there’s much work to do to fulfill Brown’s promise of equal opportunity through quality education. Stay up to date on legislative issues in education by reading SEF’s The Bottom Line: https://lnkd.in/gMekT_nP

Don't Miss Our First Provider Summit! Our inaugural Provider Summit is just around the corner. This must-attend event is for education providers eager to dive into the intricacies of OBC. Engage in workshops, participate in insightful discussions, and network with district leaders. Build invaluable relationships centered on student learning and mutual accountability. Join us on September 25-26 in Austin, TX, and be part of this experience aimed at driving meaningful improvements in education. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gHxnfEr8 #OutcomesBasedContracting  #BuyOutcomesNotServices #OBCProviderSummit #AustinTX Southern Education Foundation

Meet 2024 Southern Education Leadership Initiative (SELI) fellow Hanora Tracy. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in sociology at Tulane University. She received a B.A. in Psychology and Black Studies before and taught for a year in upstate New York. Hanora spent her SELI fellowship with the Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) at Columbia Law School. Now in its 20th year, SELI is an initiative of the Southern Education Foundation that offers intensive, eight-week, paid summer fellowships for emerging leaders interested in advancing racial equity and improving education at all levels. The 2024 cohort represents 11 institutions across the nation, including four Historically Black Colleges and Universities. During the fellowship, this year’s 14 SELI fellows work in nonprofits, state agencies, school districts, and universities on issues related to education equity. Visit southerneducation.org/seli to learn more. #SELI #SEF #SELI2024

Did you know that students from low-income families are five times more likely to drop out of high school compared to their higher-income peers? This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for equitable resources and support systems in our schools. Equity Assistance Center-South at SEF is dedicated to bridging the equity gap in education. Visit the resource center for tools and tips on building equity in the classroom. https://lnkd.in/gczqjWnx

The United States accomplished an impressive feat in 2020-21: enacting federal policy reforms that halved child poverty and uplifted low-income families amidst a global pandemic. We saw it was possible, but now we need to investigate how to make it permanent. The recently released report, “Cutting Child Poverty in Half and More: Pandemic-Era Lessons From Child and Family Advocates and Organizers” (https://bit.ly/3VFy2Nj) discovered five lessons after interviewing more than 30 advocates and leaders who helped made this change happen. Join the Foundation for Child Development’s upcoming webinar reflecting on these lessons and discuss what we need to do next. Mark Your Calendar: Thurs, July 11 | 2 PM ET Event Details: Register: bit.ly/FCDLessonsWebinar