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We believe that by providing an infrastructure for education advocates to communicate and coordinate their work across states that share common realities as it relates to education that together we can more swiftly improve education opportunities and attainment for Black, Latino, and low-income children.
Texas
•71% Students of Colors in K-12
• 56.3% Students of Color in Higher Ed
• $8,602 Per Pupil Spending
• N/A Privatization Efforts
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Mississippi
• 54.9% Students of Colors in K-12
• 42.5% Students of Color in Higher Ed
• $8,265 Per Pupil Spending
• Vouchers PE
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Tennessee
• 35.1% Students of Colors in K-12
• 27.7% Students of Color in Higher Ed
• $8,662 Per Pupil Spending
• State Takeover
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North Carolina
• 49.2% Students of Colors in K-12
• 36.4% Students of Color in Higher Ed
• $8,287 Per Pupil Spending
• State Takeover & Vouchers
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Georgia
• 58.2% Students of Colors in K-12
• 45.9% Students of Color in Higher Ed
• $9,236 Per Pupil Spending
• Tax Credits & Vouchers PE
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Florida
• 59.8% Students of Colors in K-12
• 48.5% Students of Color in Higher Ed
• $8,995 Per Pupil Spending
• Tax Credit & Voucher
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Our Definition Of Equity
Equity exists when race and income are no longer the most reliable predictors of student success. It is present when systems work to ensure that each student receives what they need when they need it in order to develop to their full academic and social potential.
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Southern Policy and Practice Network
The Southern Education Foundation (SEF)’s Southern Policy & Practice Network (SP&PN) is designed to enhance advocates’ organizational communications infrastructure, while leveraging data and research to support networking, knowledge sharing, and ultimately coordinated action. SP&PN aligns their work across the states of Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas to create shared support in addressing the most urgent matters facing students with regard to creating increased equity in public education.
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Latin American Association
On May 18, 2019, The Latin American Association will host the 4th Annual Latina America conference. This is a one-of-a-kind experience drawing over a 1,000 attendees from across metro Atlanta and surrounding areas for an experience designed to inspire, empower and equip attendees with the tools they need to become a change agent in their own lives, their households and their communities. Motivational speakers and workshops lead by Latina thought leaders, trailblazers and professionals provide insight and offer poignant, relevant and impactful discussion on prominent topics affecting Latinas. In addition, the conference will offer a a job fair and Expo that will feature more than 100 exhibitors providing services and resources to empower Latinas to achieve their dreams.
