NYC has some of the most segregated schools in the country. FLI is working to address this through initiatives that support diversity, equity, and access for kids and educators.
Check out the most recent research published by UCLA’s Civil Rights Project, “New York State’s Extreme Segregation.”
“From the 1950s to 1980s, the issue of school desegregation was an important issue. Local civil rights pressure, the courts, and legislation attempted to desegregate … Over the last 20 years, however, most desegregation policies have been abandoned, as minorities continue to grow and reside in isolated neighborhoods, and leaders shift focus onto neighborhood schools and the provision of equitable school funding or resources.
Notice, school leaders MUST be at the forefront of work to include equity and inclusion in our schools. With your help, we get further in advancing equity for all public school students. Our school partners, and dedicated school leaders and districts have decided that the future does not NEED to be damaged. If you’re looking for a way to make a difference, reach out to us. Let’s do this together!