Last week, I was honored to be a keynote speaker at Educational Equity in Action, a first of its kind event held at the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). I have spent my career blurring the lines between academic, teacher, and school leader while advocating that our country shift toward an equity-based educational system. I was encouraged that the event attracted more than 670 education professionals from across the country and the state of Minnesota. It gives me hope that the concept of educational equity – as opposed to educational equality – is gaining momentum in America today.

Making this shift in our thinking and educational policy is vital if we are serious about fulfilling America’s promise of a pluralistic, multi-racial democracy. Read more.