More progress on school integration: The Department of Education capped a series of recent announcements on school integration with a notice of funding availability for the "Investing in Integration" competitive grants program that prioritizes proposals that promote racial and economic integration. Along with our colleagues in the school diversity coalition, we have been … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (April 28, 2016): I3, SIG, EACs, and progress on HCVs
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PRRAC Update (March 18, 2016): 21st century segregation; HUD & EPA; FHFA duty to serve
Reflections on 21st Century segregation in the new Poverty & Race: articles by Gary Cunningham, John Powell, Sherilynn Ifill, and Gail Christopher. Coming to your actual mailboxes next week, but available online here. EPA and HUD coordination? We submitted comments to EPA regarding its proposed amendments to the EPA Title VI regulations. Our letter, co-signed by … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (March 18, 2016): 21st century segregation; HUD & EPA; FHFA duty to serve
PRRAC Update (February 25, 2016): New book on immigrant integration
Save the date: book launch for Integration Nation! If you are in the DC area, please come to our office to hear Susan Eaton introduce her new book about successful immigrant integration efforts from across the U.S. -- Integration Nation: Immigrants, Refugees, and America at its Best (published by the New Press). This book originated in research for the "One Nation … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (February 25, 2016): New book on immigrant integration
PRRAC Update (February 4, 2016): Race and Reconciliation
Race and Reconciliation: Last week, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation launched a bold new "Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation" initiative to address racial healing and structural discrimination in the U.S. Modeled in part on past Truth and Reconciliation Commission efforts in other countries, the initiative is designed to "engage communities in racial healing and change … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (February 4, 2016): Race and Reconciliation
PRRAC Update (January 22, 2016): Blizzard edition
School integration guidance for ESSA implementation: The National Coalition on School Diversity (NCSD) has asked the Department of Education to provide guidance to states on school integration planning under the new Congressional re-authorization of Title I, the "Every Student Succeeds Act" - see the NCSD's comments here. Conforming PHA Plans to the AFFH mandates: … [Read more...] about PRRAC Update (January 22, 2016): Blizzard edition