Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools

Parent Organizing for Racial Equity Resources

 

 

 

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Parent Organizing for Racial Equity Case Study #1: Greater Rochester Parent Leadership and Training Institute (PLTI)

This case study shows how a group of parent leaders—the Greater Rochester Parent Leadership Training Institute (GROC PLTI)—elevated the issue of teacher diversity in Monroe County, New York, secured meaningful representation in hiring decisions, and are collaborating with a school district and higher education institution to make meaningful change. 

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Parent Organizing For Racial Equity Case Study #2: Organizers in the Land of Enchantment (OLÉ)

This case study focuses on the Organizers in the Land of Enchantment (OLÉ) project to advance racial and language equity with their members in New Mexico.

 

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Padres De Familia Organizad Os En Favor De Equidad Racial Estudio Caso #2: Organizadores en la Tierra del Encanto (OLÉ por sus siglas en inglés)

Este estudio de caso se centra en el proyecto Organizadores en la Tierra del Encanto (OLÉ) para promover la equidad racial y lingüística con sus miembros en Nuevo México.

 

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Organizing for Racial Equity Case Study #3: Washington State Association Parent Ambassadors-Building Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Parents, especially low-income and Black, Latino/a, indigenous and other parents of color, are often left out of critical discussions about early learning. This case study highlights the journey of the WSA Parent Ambassadors to build a culture of community that values justice, equity, diversity and inclusion that uplifts parent voices.

 

 

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Parent Organizing for Racial Equity Case Study #4: Parents for Public Schools- Addressing the Need for Equity in Mississippi

Public school education is fundamental to a functioning democracy. Quality public education supports student learning and growth and contributes to a thriving society. This case study tells the story of Parents for Public Schools (PPS) as they work to build a more racially equitable public school community for families in Mississippi.

 

 

 

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Parent Organizing for Racial Equity Videos

Learnings from the Kellogg Racial Equity Peer Learning Community 

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Toolkit for Racial Equity Action Research

 This toolkit has resources for developing a racial equity action plan, conducting focus groups, and analyzing and sharing data.

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Building Parent Power for Racial Equity: Key Lessons for the Field

This report summarizes lessons learned for parent-led racial equity movements.

 

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