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CharterFolk Contributor Laura McGowan-Robinson–Racial Diversity Work Starts with You

March 11, 2021

Laura McGowan-Robinson, CEO of the Diversity in Leadership Institute, emphasizes the necessity of racial diversity in educational leadership to address systemic inequities. She advocates for self-awareness among leaders, urging them to recognize their roles in perpetuating or disrupting inequity. Effective change requires ongoing commitment, community engagement, and inclusive practices.

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CharterFolk Contributor Column – The Missing Charter Leaders: ¿Dónde están los Latinos y las Latinas?

January 8, 2021

A Contributor Column from four charter school leaders highlights the underrepresentation of Latino leaders in charter schools and broader sectors, particularly given that Latino students form the largest group served by these institutions. Strategies for increasing leadership diversity include actionable plans, commitments from current leaders, diversification of reform organizations, and more precise demographic terms.

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