Traditional education reform focuses on treating the symptoms of inequity without addressing the root cause. Often, we rely on the “achievement gap” alone to inform strategy, resulting in short-term solutions that leave systemic racism in place. There are numerous school districts that embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion work but lack the expertise to apply an anti-racism lens to their programming/instruction and internal processes which subsequently causes harm to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students and communities.
