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Education advocates say the best way to address racial bias in standardized testing is to eliminate the tests completely

As the pandemic upends education, many no longer believe standardized testing accurately reflects students’ capabilities

31 Jan 2022

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9 Min

By: Shriya Bhattacharya

Non-white suburban moms in Virginia are left out of the critical race theory discussion

Virginia Gov.-elect Greg Youngkin was elected by white, “suburban moms” concerned about critical race theory in schools—but did anyone ask non-white suburban moms what they thought?

11 Nov 2021

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4 Min

By: ray levy uyeda

Racial wealth gaps in teaching won’t close without bold economic policies

Inequitable pay and student debt are pushing more BIPOC teachers out of the classroom.

27 Sep 2021

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8 Min

By: Trevor Smith

It’s going to take more than school board statements to make education more equitable

Since last summer’s racial reckoning, school boards are making more proactive moves to address institutional racism—but are they doing enough?

14 Jun 2021

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7 Min

By: Carolyn Copeland

Education advocates say the best way to address racial bias in standardized testing is to eliminate the tests completely

Non-white suburban moms in Virginia are left out of the critical race theory discussion

Racial wealth gaps in teaching won’t close without bold economic policies

It’s going to take more than school board statements to make education more equitable

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