Tag: Public education

Disabilties

National School Boards Association Tackles Equity Issues Within Public Education

As part of its “Public School Transformation Now!” campaign, which aims to improve equity and access within K-12 public schools, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) hosted a virtual webinar Oct. 27.

October 27, 2020

News Roundup

Yale Receives $100M Gift to Advance Public-School System Equity

The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation donated $100 million to the Yale School of Management (SOM) to advance equity within public-school systems. Through the donation, education leaders are eligible to earn their master’s degrees tuition-free and superintendents can enroll in developmental training. Additionally, research will be conducted on public education leadership. This initiative aims to […]

December 8, 2019

Opinion

Do the Right Thing: Prioritize Public Education and Health

Studies have shown that investments in education and health can have far-ranging returns for society.  Yet we, as a country, have given mostly lip service to the importance of both despite the critical benefits they can provide.

April 5, 2018