“We’re working to help create a new narrative around Black students — one that is assets-based and talks about the abilities that Black students have and the genius they’ve demonstrated.” — Steve Smith, Executive Director, Black Education Strategy Roundtable THEIR STORY The Black Education Strategy Roundtable (BESR) is built on an expectation that our public … Read more Partner Spotlight: Black Education Strategy Roundtable
“As a society, we have to make sure that everybody is included. Predictable, persistent disparities in outcomes for students with disabilities place them solidly in the ‘opportunity gap.’ We must really ‘see’ the children in our classrooms and cultivate education around them to ensure students with disabilities leave school with a future that is secure.” … Read more Partner Spotlight: The Arc of Washington State
“What we are trying to do is empower individuals with disabilities. We give them a voice and the support they need so they can lift up themselves. We light the torches for those we serve so eventually they can light up the torches for other people.” – Ginger Kwan, Executive Director, Open Doors for Multicultural … Read more Partner Spotlight: Open Doors for Multicultural Families