I recently sat down with the Thurgood Marshall Institute on their Justice Above All podcast to discuss a topic central to my Vision Zero work since I joined the organization nearly three years ago: the role of enforcement in traffic safety. This issue is both personal and strategic to me, not only as a Black […] The post Right-Sizing Enforcement: Why I See Vision Zero As More Than Just Preventing Traffic Deaths appeared first on Vision Zero Network.| Vision Zero Network
We’re excited to recognize five more communities for their commitment to Vision Zero: Oak Park, IL; West Hollywood, CA; Hoboken, NJ; Santa Rosa, CA; and Stamford, CT. The Vision Zero Network Recognition Program uplifts U.S. communities that demonstrate how they are pairing strong, public Vision Zero commitments with effective and equitable strategies grounded in the […] The post Five Communities Added to Vision Zero Map — Is Yours Represented Yet? appeared first on Vision Zero Network.| Vision Zero Network
If you want to see how policy can shape safer streets, just follow the work of Michael Kelley, the Policy Director for BikeWalk Kansas City (BikeWalkKC). In his role, he has been an instrumental figure behind the organization’s efforts to make walking, biking, rolling, and public transit safe and more accessible across the Kansas City […] The post People Behind the Progress: Michael Kelley’s Advocacy for Safe & Equitable Streets appeared first on Vision Zero Network.| Vision Zero Network
Whether your community has 1,000 residents or 1 million and whether it’s urban or rural, you’re likely facing more traffic safety challenges than you have staff, funding or capacity to address. No community has unlimited time or resources, so it’s critical to be strategic about how to stretch limited resources — whether that’s funding, staffing, […] The post Making the Most of Vision Zero with a Holistic Approach to Prioritization appeared first on Vision Zero Network.| Vision Zero Network
10 different trade unions have launched the Wages Not Weapons campaign in support of the UCU's motion at TUC Congress next week. The post Trade unionists unite to demand Wages Not Weapons ahead of TUC Congress first appeared on Labour Outlook.| Labour Outlook
The local children are boys and girls ages 15 to 17, and some have zero family in Guatemala, said Vic Walczak, legal director of ACLU-PA. The post Pittsburgh lawyers and advocates scramble to protect local Guatemalan children amid U.S. deportation push appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
Parents like Fatuma Muhina say immigrant families deserve clearer enrollment, safer schools, and stronger voices in Pittsburgh Public Schools.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
Ever feel frustrated when you think achieving your financial goals is taking too long? Yes, you understand that good things take time. Promises of fast wealth are empty at best and a scheme at worst. But surely you can do something to move the needle, even with a passive investment strategy.| Memphis Real Estate Investing HubSpot Blog
By Kristen Corning Bedford What will shake enough people from the dream that any of this is working for anyone, so that we gain the momentum to build the frameworks that can take us into a different future? The post There has never been a more powerful moment to reimagine our entire industry. First, we need to face the facts. appeared first on CCF.| CCF
TLDR: Galaxy Digital tokenized its SEC-registered Nasdaq-listed shares directly on Solana through Superstate’s Opening Bell platform. The launch marks the first instance of a Nasdaq company placing its official equity on a major public blockchain. Tokenized shares remain compliant, with ownership updated onchain by Superstate in real time after transfers. Approved investors can hold and [...] The post Galaxy Digital Tokenizes Nasdaq Shares on Solana: What To Know appeared first on Blockonomi.| Blockonomi
RMI’s latest report provides policy options to reduce the risks and impacts of electricity shutoffs. The post Summer Disconnections Make the Living Less Easy appeared first on RMI.| RMI
A federal program that supports colleges and universities with high numbers of Latino students could be shut down after the federal government said late last week it will not defend the program against a lawsuit. In Arizona, 20 schools that earn the designation of Hispanic-Serving Institution — including the University of Arizona, Pima Community College […] The post UA, Pima, Cochise College, among 20 Arizona schools threatened by possible federal cuts to Hispanic-Serving Institutions app...| AZ Luminaria
Durante los últimos ocho años, un parque de casas prefabricadas en Tucson ha estado cobrando cientos de dólares de más a sus residentes por el agua. Pero esa práctica terminó este verano, cuando la fiscal general de Arizona intervino como parte de una investigación más amplia sobre las prácticas de submedición en parques de casas […] The post Residentes de casas móviles en Tucson recibirán reembolsos tras años de facturas de agua infladas appeared first on AZ Luminaria.| AZ Luminaria
Rajeev Pahuja of Hamden, one of the main advocates for the state holiday, said all families should celebrate the holiday as a triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.| CT News Junkie
Through his experiences as a Black student, Sena Agudu found it hard to deeply connect with his professors who didn’t share his same ethnic background. “It might not seem like much on the surface but| The Temple News
The U.S. Department of Education will start to bring back roughly 250 civil rights staffers that it tried to fire in March, according to a schedule the U.S. Department of Education submitted in federal court Tuesday. The department said it will reinstate roughly 25 employees Sept. 8, nearly three months after a federal judge told […]| The 74
None of us want to think of ourselves as racist, and it’s true that we don’t intend to be. But saying (and believing) that we’re “not racist” is not enough to tackle the very real problem of racism in America. We need to be anti-racist. But what exactly does that mean? WHAT IS ANTI-RACISM? It […] The post Read This: Anti-Racism, It’s More Than Any Of Us Think appeared first on Red Wine and Blue.| Red Wine and Blue
Grassroots leader Trenace Dorsey-Hollins shares how Parent Shield Fort Worth tackles literacy gaps with parent-driven, community-rooted R&D solutions.| Getting Smart
I am writing this blog post with my 8-year-old daughter’s voice still ringing in my ears: “Yes—it’s difficult, but it’s fun.” As a student, she said it during a violin […]| Wabash Center
Monday’s event in South Tucson marked the launch of the “Defend Nuestro Barrio Campaign” — a community-led effort to support people struggling with homelessness, fentanyl addiction, systemic neglect, and to alert residents when and where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are active in the city.| AZ Luminaria
Redlining Reigns Longer than the Trump Era After taking office, the Trump Administration moved swiftly to dismantle the systems and structures that prop up our fragile democracy. Backed by a right-wing coalition, the administration is tearing down civil rights protections built through generations of resistance and directing militarized violence against immigrant communities and advocates. At […]| The Greenlining Institute
At this critical time, Greenlining offers the Embedding Equity Into Policy Toolkit as a resource that offers bold but practical strategies to win with our communities, while keeping equity at the center of our policy work.| The Greenlining Institute
Instacart is arguing that its services are a lifeline to low income New Yorkers, but the app makes groceries 75 percent more expensive.| nyc.streetsblog.org
Agricultural workers are toiling in the state's worst heat wave this year, amid questions about the state's commitment to ensure their safety.| Los Angeles Times
Once upon a time, “college” referred to a discrete, limited, and usually brief phase of life. The typical college student typically arrived on campus fresh out of high school and…| The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal
In the Bay Area, where corps member Audrey Brown reports, highways, ports, and factories are often in close proximity to low-income communities of color. As a result, poor air quality and exposure to toxins disproportionately affect those communities, but due to the high influence of these industries, there is often a lack of accountability or The post Data shows Toxic Waste Cleanups Take Longer in Marginalized Communities appeared first on Report for America.| Report for America
Ungrading is an equitable practice because grades do harm. And marginalized students are the ones most harmed by grades. Finding ways to reduce that harm is imperative if equity or justice is our goal.| Jesse Stommel
The Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence Launches a Speaker Series Dedicated to Planning Equity A partnership with Northeastern University, “Inspiring Design: Creating Beautiful, Just, and Resilient Places in America” draws on the award organization’s national network. On Inauguration Day, … Continued| Rudy Bruner Award
A 2022 report from the former Democrat promised to expand labor protections to more app delivery workers, but he won't commit to supporting Council bills trying to do just that.| nyc.streetsblog.org
New Async-First experiment gives voice to all across the business The post TechSmith transforms meeting for enhanced collaboration, equity appeared first on DiversityQ.| DiversityQ
Dr don Trahan Jr. combats anti-DEI movements and pioneers change through Global Equity Entertainment The post The urgent need for equity and inclusion in a divided society appeared first on DiversityQ.| DiversityQ
Idaho Freedom Foundation President Ron Nate issued the following statement regarding Gov. Brad Little signing Senate Bill 1198, the Freedom of Inquiry in Higher Education Act: This evening Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1198, effectively eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and offices from the state's higher education system. This decision follows the […]| Idaho Freedom
Kids should not have to be subjected to sexually and politically charged flags and banners in their junior and senior high school classrooms. They should not be punished for expressing support for traditional family values in school assignments, and they certainly should not have their trauma-induced gender dysphoria “affirmed” by teachers and school administrators. As […]| Idaho Freedom
As a mother raising a gifted child, living the excitement and the stress right alongside him, we are a SENG family ourselves. With over a decade of experience in college admissions counseling and as a former Harvard College interviewer, I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming this journey can be, even for the most capable students and involved families.| SENG
What landscape architects need to know. The small design firms in the collective can team up on bigger projects and find “water cooler” camaraderie. By Elaine Stokes, ASLA “We’re not a firm,” says Jessalyn Jarest, ASLA. “That’s what’s different about us,” adds Elise Nash, ASLA. This was one of the first points made on a recent call with the six women who make| Landscape Architecture Magazine | The Magazine of the American Society of Lan...
Time to reject nuclear weapons and push for a just world| Beyond Nuclear International
Many questions remain following Mayor Ken Welch’s selection of the Tampa Bay Rays and Hines partnership to redevelop Tropicana Field and the historic Gas Plant District. Stakeholders await a commitment from the franchise to stay in St. Petersburg, and taxpayers wonder how team, city and county officials will split the tab for a potential $1.1 [...]| St Pete Catalyst
In addition to a precarious presidential election and high-stakes U.S House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of statewide ballot measures that could significantly shape policy.| Los Angeles Times
For years, two tribes have pointed to the barely used, multimillion-dollar project near Durango to show tribal water access challenges in the Colorado River Basin| The Colorado Sun
In this week's blog, we're investigating how workplace dress codes contribute to sexism, racism, and weight discrimination. The post Dress Codes Contribute to Sexism, Racism, and Weight Discrimination appeared first on RALIANCE.| RALIANCE
When it comes to violence prevention, Pittsburgh youth have a lot to say. Here’s how four locals are advocating for a safer city.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
En el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson, los funcionarios deben planificar, pero mantener la esperanza mientras se avecina un déficit de 6 millones de dólares para programas extracurriculares, aprendizaje del idioma inglés, instrucción docente y más.| AZ Luminaria
Behavioral science has continued to evolve, but there remains a need to shift our focus beyond individual-focused nudges toward a more systemic approach. In Antiracist by Design, we begin to explore how the field of Applied Behavioral Science can identify the impact of social and economic contexts as we explore opportunities to promote more equitable, impactful interventions in the field. The post Reimagining Behavioral Science: Reflections on Equity from the 2024 Presidential Campaign appear...| BehavioralEconomics.com | The BE Hub
Allegheny County reinstated an advisory board to guide management of Highland Detention at Shuman Center, operated by private contractor Adelphoi.| Pittsburgh's Public Source
Explore how Asheville used PublicInput to engage 7,000 residents via a centralized Recovery Hub, offering key takeaways for government agencies on post-crisis engagement.| PublicInput
An Arizona Women's Hall of Fame inductee: Socorro organized a successful a civil rights lawsuit against the Tempe Elementary School District for segregating Yaqui and Mexican-American children, who were placed in classes for students with intellectual disabilities| AZ Luminaria
An examination of which benefits each generation expects in a company and what employers can do to meet those needs while fostering unity across age groups.| Homethrive
Isn’t sport and physical activity a powerful thing? Take a minute now to think about how you feel right now based on the activity you have done today. The morning run? The lunchtime walk? The workout or yoga you did? It’s a lifeline for me – I am going to assume it is for you […]| Hayley Lever
This report from the Center for Cooperative Media presents an analysis of journalist compensation, satisfaction, and pay equity within New Jersey’s local media ecosystem.| Center for Cooperative Media
This story was originally published by High Country News in partnership with Capital B News. Like thousands of other Black Americans, Tiffany Hawkins’ grandparents, Earnest and Mattie Lee Johnson, left the Jim Crow South in the 1950s to pick cotton in Arizona’s desert. Many sought opportunities in cities like Chicago and Detroit, but the Johnsons […]| AZ Luminaria
Socorro organizó con éxito una demanda de derechos civiles contra el Distrito Escolar Primario de Tempe por segregar a los niños yaquis y mexicoamericanos, quienes fueron asignados en clases para estudiantes con discapacidades intelectuales.| AZ Luminaria
ICE officials tout an unprecedented expansion of its 287(g) Program, driven by agreements that allow local officers to function as deportation agents during routine policing. Advocates warn such agreements come at a high cost to communities in Arizona and nationwide.| AZ Luminaria
An Allegheny County Jail sergeant is at the center of another new lawsuit filed in federal court. He is named in 7 prior cases alleging abuse.| PublicSource
by Graeme Atherton The shift to the political right in many countries in the world, including it appears the UK now, presents a new set of challenges for equitable access and success to higher educ…| SRHE Blog
Lest We Forget! The slogan, invoked by unreconstructed rebel defenders of “the lost cause,” referring to the defeat of the Confederacy by the Union 160 years ago, has suddenly taken…| Eugene L. Meyer
In this guest post, Darren Gee discusses the reforms needed to restore ‘genuine academic freedom’. There is an increasingly palpable sentiment that the elite educational institutions across the Western world […]| Academics For Academic Freedom
Not surprisingly, wages and self-employment earnings for women and minorities in the private sector across the 31-county study area were found to be lower| Athens Politics Nerd
Toronto, ON — Mitacs is proud to announce it has been named a 2024 Workplace Impact Award Winner by Diversio the leading global platform for workplace inclusion. The award, which is part of Diversio’s Workplace Impact Series, recognizes organizations that are making measurable, systems-level progress in embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across their operations, and leading change in how people experience work.| Mitacs
This playbook highlights six actionable strategies Governors can use to improve state government career paths for people with disabilities.| National Governors Association
ICE ha impulsado la expansión sin precedentes del Programa 287(g), el cual se ha basado en acuerdos que les permiten a los agencias locales ejercer funciones de deportación durante actividades policiacas de rutina.| AZ Luminaria
The conflict between Harvard University and the Trump administration has become the latest battle in […] The post Trump vs Harvard: strike one to educate one hundred appeared first on Foundation for European Progressive Studies.| Foundation for European Progressive Studies
Sidewalks are like relationships: We can build them if we are willing. We can repair them if we are willing. They don’t fall apart overnight. They need care, maintenance, and people choosing to do the work.| Streetsblog Denver
Sabina Mehmood, Pay Equity Leader at Brightmine, explores the latest updates on EU Pay Transparency Directive.| HRZone
How might choosing to be curious help us keep the conversation open, hold onto history that's being erased, and find moments for celebration, even still? Given where conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion are now, I thought it was time to have Challenging Racism executive director Monique Bryant back.| CHOOSE TO BE CURIOUS
February 27, 2025 By: Rebecca Anderson and Shannon McNeeley Key Takeaways : Catastrophic Flooding in Rural America Extreme precipitation events are becoming … The Growing Threat of Catastrophic Flooding in Rural America MORE The post The Growing Threat of Catastrophic Flooding in Rural America appeared first on Pacific Institute.| Pacific Institute
By Grace Harrison, Associate Project Manager of Water Equity Research of the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation; Gregory Pierce, Director … Gaining Support from Key Local Stakeholders to Advance High-impact Water Affordability Policies in the United States MORE The post Gaining Support from Key Local Stakeholders to Advance High-impact Water Affordability Policies in the United States appeared first on Pacific Institute.| Pacific Institute
Georgia McKee shows how the results of historic investments in women's sports can be replicated for women in ministry.| Good Faith Media
This piece was cowritten by Jenny Tompkins, River Programs Associate.| River Network
What is now an empty warehouse of an old transmission shop will soon become a community hub – powered by solar.| BeLoved Asheville
Do you remember a learning experience outside of school that made a difference to you? Why did that experience matter? For me, the first thing that comes to mind is actually a person: my brother, Michael Wexler. The post Giving Credit Where It’s Due: Education Reimagined with MTC Learning Record first appeared on Mastery Transcript Consortium® (MTC).| Mastery Transcript Consortium® (MTC)
In this episode of Hearsay, we unpack why communicating effectively—especially in industries like pharma—is harder than ever.| maslansky+partners
In a new article published in the Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, Faculty of Education Professor Dr. Molade Osibodu explores how mathematics classrooms continue to marginalize Black students in Ontario. Titled “What’s Black Got to Do with It?”, the study investigates the experiences of eight Black secondary students in the Greater Toronto […] The post Challenging Anti-Blackness in Math Education: Dr. Osibodu’s Latest Research appeared first on Facu...| Faculty of Education
Creating a condo community that meets the diverse needs of your residents must include those living with disabilities. Here we share the most important insights your condo board can gain from the 2024 National Accessibility Study (NAS) to create a more inclusive community. What’s the 2024 National Accessibility Study? The NAS is released by the… The post The Most Important Insights Condo Boards Can Gain From the 2024 National Accessibility Survey appeared first on CPO Management.| CPO Management
Join us in Flint for the Healing Ourselves Skill Swap on Saturday, May 17, from 1-4pm at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Central Room!| Title Track
JC Gorman The current American presidential administration recently signed an executive order aimed at “ending radical and wasteful government DEI programs and preferencing” [1]. The language of this order, combined with misleading media narratives, has created the false impression that fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace is at odds with selecting individuals […]| NeuWrite San Diego
An initiative to create and expand a computer science program pays big dividends in a Colorado district.| EdWeek Leaders To Learn From
We’re honored to pass along this special birthday invitation from our dear friend, mentor, and founding board member, Sally Van Vleck. The post Help us celebrate Sally Van Vleck’s birthday! appeared first on Title Track.| Title Track
Join the Title Track family at these wonderful community events featuring film, music, conversation, and opportunities for action.| Title Track
The disproportionate burden of caregiving responsibilities on women within the workplace remains an obstacle for many professionals.| Homethrive
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There are countless SEL resources for Educators, but what about for Parents? Join Amy Hori in a May family webinar on mindfulness!| Mindful Practices
In preparation for our 3rd annual Student Voice Summit, Mindful Practices has a chat with Melivia Mujia, a first generation college student.| Mindful Practices
July 1, 2021 By Patrick F. Bassett, President, NAIS (retired), and Sanje Ratnavale, President, OESIS Network In some private schools the hunger for redemption regarding historic racism has unleashed a| Intrepid ED News
It was 2004 when a teacher of color was sent by the girls’ school at which he taught to Hawaii for the People of Color Conference (POCC).| Intrepid ED News
National First-Generation College Student Day represents an opportunity to raise awareness about the experience of first-generation college students and ways to ensure their college-going experiences are equitable to those of their continuing-generation peers. The post National First-Generation College Student Celebration Day appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
In a short timeframe, his example of authentic and representational leadership has made lasting impacts on the school district and the city of San Antonio. The post My authentic self: Superintendent is a reflection of the students he serves appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
As a Black teacher, connections with Black students hold a different weight — a weight that only we can measure. The post Charles Butt Scholar reflects on what it means to be a Black teacher appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Eric Hale, the 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year, describes the obstacles he faced as a child and is now a champion for representation for all children. "I want people to say that I left a legacy of love and that I changed lives." The post Spotlighting Eric Hale, 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Dr. Stephanie Hawley shares on Equity by Design for Austin ISD helping to put vulnerable children at the center of all our decision-making. The post From closing schools to opening hearts and minds appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
November 8th is National-First Generation College Student Day. The Charles Butt Scholarship celebrates the scholarship recipients who identify as first-generation college students today, and every day! The post National First-Generation College Student Celebration Day appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we're honoring voices in the Hispanic/Latino/a/x/e community reflected in public schools across Texas. The post Reflecting on Hispanic heritage month appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Students having teachers of similar ethnicity or race significantly decreased exclusionary discipline for Asian American students. The post Reflecting on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
From women managing a classroom to women guiding the vision for a district, the impact of women on public education is undeniable. The post Reflecting on women’s history month appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
