Georgia’s 80-80 Schools: The Harm of Concentrated Poverty and How to Undo It
Data show that low-income students in Georgia do measurably better in schools with a strong mix of students across economic lines — a fact supported by a strong body of research. We lay out the data and the solutions Georgia policymakers can pursue to “unpack” poverty at every level
Fulfilling Brown’s Promise: A Call to Action
Students today are as racially segregated as they were in the late 1960s. On the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, we lay out the problem and share a call to action.
What We Can Do: State Policy Solutions
We have identified five key policy solutions for state leaders. Progress in any one of these areas would help, but the best results will come from doing them all together.
When Enrollment Drops: A Magnet School Strategy for Districts Committed to Excellence, Equity, and Diversity
This brief offers district leaders an alternative to school consolidation: Protecting schools in high-poverty neighborhoods from closure and increasing enrollment by transforming them into innovative, theme-based, and diverse whole-school magnet programs.
Messaging Tip Sheet
A research-driven guide to building a case for integrated, well-resourced schools
From Barriers to Belonging: A Massachusetts Policy Agenda
A comprehensive Massachusetts policy agenda translating years of community engagement into a playbook with proven solutions for real change.
A Community Guide to Advocating for Integrated Schools
Practical advocacy steps for demanding integrated, well-resourced schools in your district