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DEI: A Brief and Definitive History
Some want to “save” America from DEI—but if DEI were saving America? History suggests that it has.
David Kirkland
Apr 77 min read
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Was DEI Worth It?
Before you walk away from DEI, you might want to know what actually worked—and how it can still work for you.
David Kirkland
Mar 117 min read
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Who’s Teaching Our Kids? The Struggle for a More Diverse Teacher Workforce
Schools are meant to reflect the communities they serve, fostering opportunity and fairness for all students. But what happens when efforts
David Kirkland
Jan 136 min read
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Who Gets In: The New Politics of College Admissions
The Supreme Court banned affirmative action, and universities claimed standardized tests would expand equity—why does it all feel like a lie
David Kirkland
Dec 2, 202410 min read
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Equity Matters
Equity matters, and this perspectives article explains why and why we reaffirm our commitment to equity work.
David Kirkland
Nov 21, 20246 min read
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Revisiting Race, School Integration, and the Future of Education
As we congratulate ourselves on 'progress,' this 5-year-old podcast reminds us real conversation on race never happened.
David Kirkland
Sep 16, 202427 min read
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Courageous Confrontations: Why We Must Preserve DEI Work
The future of DEI must be one of continuous evolution, informed by the lessons of the past but unafraid to innovate for the future.
David Kirkland
Sep 2, 20248 min read
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Reclaiming Possibility: An Intentional Focus on Black Boys This School Year
Let us enter this school year with a renewed commitment to our Black boys, knowing that by lifting them, we become titans, lifting our world
David Kirkland
Aug 26, 20248 min read
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Project 2025 and Its Implications for Education Equity
As we face the challenges posed by Project 2025, it's crucial to remember the progress we have made and the work that still needs to be done
David Kirkland
Aug 5, 20246 min read
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Beyond Disproportionality
While it’s essential to acknowledge disproportionality, we must not fixate on it. It’s more important to recognize that equity can exist, an
David Kirkland
Jul 8, 20245 min read
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After Equity
How do we safeguard equity by adopting strategic approaches that transcend shallow appearances in this moment of entrenchment?
David Kirkland
Jun 3, 20244 min read
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