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Integration Now
Integration Now explores how history continues to shape today's integration challenges and what we can do to advance more equitable outcomes for our students. This podcast is hosted by the Center for Education Equity (CEE) at MAEC, home to the Regions I and III Equity Assistance Centers. We partner with schools, districts, and SEAs to build public school systems where integration is a lived promise for every student.
Episodes
- Integration Now
Belonging by Design: Educational Leadership, LGBTQ+ Students, and Integrated School Communities
Every student has a rightful place in our public schools and deserves to be treated with dignity. In 2023, the CDC found that just 46% of LGBTQ+ high school…
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Addressing Exclusionary Discipline in Midwest and Plains Schools: Strategies for Equity Beyond Compliance
Racial disparities in school discipline remain a significant civil rights concern, but recognizing that disparities exist is only the beginning. Understanding…
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Supporting Immigrant Students and Families in a Changing Context: Leadership, Belonging, and Community Engagement
As immigration continues to shape school communities, educators are navigating complex and sometimes uncertain policy and social dynamics that shape the…
Integration NowChicago at the Crossroads: Lessons for Leaders on School Integration and Advancing Public Education Equity
Chicago’s schools have a long history of segregation, school choice policies, and privatization: how do these patterns shape opportunities for integration…
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Navigating Legal and Enforcement Complexities
In this episode, nationally recognized desegregation and policy scholar Dr. Sarah Diem joins host Kathleen King Thorius from the Center for Education Equity at…