70 Years of Brown v. Board of Education

Continuing the Fight for Equity [View as Webpage]( [National Education Association]( [EdJustice]( {NAME}, Seventy years ago, in the landmark decision Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court declared education as a “right that must be made available to all on equal terms.” This ruling held the promise of racial equity in education, offering hope that children from Black and Brown families would attend schools equipped with the resources they need to thrive. Yet, today, these disparities persist because anti-public education politicians have wielded their power to maintain separate and unequal systems. Programs like vouchers, born from a backlash to Brown, divert crucial public resources away from our public schools, perpetuating inequality. As we remember this anniversary of Brown, we recognize that our work is far from over, educators, parents, families, and our communities must unite to fulfill the promise of a high-quality education for all students, regardless of their background or zip code. [Use these resources, posters, and lesson plans to make your impact today!]( [BROWN V. BOARD OF ED RESOURCES ➤]( As the nation’s largest union, we will persist in advocating for adequate and equitable school funding, so that every student, regardless of race or place, has the resources they need to learn without limits and achieve their dreams. Our future depends on the changes we demand, the courage we display, and our commitment to standing with and for each other. It is our responsibility to learn from the past and continue the movement for racial equity in education. Thank you for your dedication to educational justice. In solidarity, The NEA EdJustice Team P.S. On June 8, educators, students, parents, and community members will come together for the Teach Truth Day of Action. [Find an event near you and learn more about ways to join us to protect the freedom to learn and teach the truth.]( [fb]( [tw]( [in]( [NEA - National Education Association]( You received this email at {EMAIL} because you are signed up for NEA EdJustice, timely actions and a quarterly digest about racial, social, and economic justice in education. [Click here to unsubscribe.]( © 2024 National Education Association 1201 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 [neaEdJustice.org]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Subscribe]( | [Unsubscribe](