Reflecting on What it Takes for a Public Library to Reckon with its Past
We ask Dawson, the first African American library director in Alexandria, about the 1939 sit-in and how libraries reckon with their pasts.
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鈥淎 Warm Hug for Black Kids鈥: Celebrating Self-Love Through Reading
Natasha Tarpley, author of I Love My Hair!, discusses writing her book and how authors of color are navigating the book-banning landscape.
A Snapshot of Faculty Diversity at Top Public Research Universities
This blog provides an analysis on Black and Latino student and faculty diversity at 106 top public research universities.
Five Ways to Support Student Parents During and Beyond Student Parent Month
September is student parent month鈥攁n opportunity to celebrate the one in five students in the higher education system with children.
Digging for Details about a Little-Known Civil Rights Protest During Jim Crow
We ask what propelled Mitchell-Powell to document this little-known story and what lessons apply to schools and libraries today.
What Was the Library Sit-In of 1939?
Delving into the story of the Alexandria Library sit-in, how its story has been preserved and amplified, and what it teaches us today.
An Ode to Hip-Hop, from Education: 50 Years of a Genre in the Classroom
50 years later, hip-hop still has a major impact on U.S. education and educators continue to use hip-hop to engage young people in school.
Unlocking Inclusive Education: Lessons from Educators and Learners with Disabilities for Edtech Companies and School Leaders
国产视频 and the U.S. Department of Education share lessons learned from a roundtable on learners with disabilities.
Redesigning the College Admission Process to Ensure Racial Equity
This is the second blog post of the Affirmative Action in Higher Education Expert Series.
Perspectives on Digital Equity, Cultural Responsiveness and Open Materials for Early Ed Prep Programs
These are the takeaways from a roundtable on digital equity, cultural responsiveness, and open materials for early ed program.