Reading is powerful. It expands our minds, builds empathy, and validates our identities. Attacks on our freedom to read are attacks on our diversity. Join us as we celebrate inclusivity and our children's freedom to read on Sat, Aug 31 in DC! RSVP: bit.ly/3SX92Pz

There's a jarring contrast between the pageantry of the DNC main stage, and the somberness and urgency of those begging Dems, particularly presidential nominee Harris, to reverse their lockstep arming of Israel’s relentless killing campaign. My latest. thenation.com/article/activi…

🏫 the ENTIRE EdTrust-West team is excited about our conference, #EdEquityForum2024, happening next month in Oakland. HUNDREDS of #EdEquityChampions from up & down the state will be networking, attending sessions, and having fun! Register here and join us: edequityforum.org

The most significant ask is so small. Stop sending money. Stop sending weapons. Stop actively participating in the horrific killing. This plea is made to the democratic party because there's still belief that the party can and will make it stop. Please affirm that belief.

Ta-Nehisi Coates really comes through here. “The question is to president Biden, do you want your final act to be sending more bombs to blow more children up? Is that what you want your final act to be?” vanityfair.com/news/story/dnc…

It’s widely proven that Black teachers improve outcomes for Black students. New research now finds Black teachers contribute to positive outcomes for all of their students regardless of race, b/c of “unique mindsets and practices” they bring to their work. journals.sagepub.com/stoken/default…

Thank goodness the DNC is keeping this inflammatory and damaging rhetoric off the convention floor.

THREE ANTI-BOOK BAN/ANTI-CENSORSHIP CALLS TO ACTION FOR NEXT WEEK. Yes, all caps. The selected calls are threaded below. Information about what the call is in each link.

HUGE NEWS! WE WON! We just learned that at their meeting in Montreal, the ASA Council voted to DIVEST from weapons manufacturing companies, to publish its investment policies, and to develop a process for reviewing other investments. 1/

EdTrust’s new look & logo represent our vision of education equity—moving boldly, championing excellence, while keeping students first. Check out our new website: with easy-to-find resources, just a click or two away… 💻edtrust.org

Covid particles can linger in the air for HOURS. The host doesn’t even have to be in the room. We’ve known this for years at this point. We should start acting like it.

Far too many Palestinians have been killed... and President Harris will make sure Israel has the weapons to kill far more of them. I don't expect much from the American empire, but come on. How few Palestinians are allowed to live for Israel to be sufficiently defended?

"Zazueta had seen tire tracks leading away from bodies, she said. 'It’s just more paperwork for [Border Patrol] to have to do.'" As No More Deaths | No Más Muertes details in our latest report series: "Border Patrol’s search and rescue practices normalize human disappearance as an outcome."

In observance of #LaborDay, let's talk about forced/coerced #prison labor, a contemporary form of #slavery that perpetuates mass incarceration and harms both incarcerated and non-incarcerated workers while making money for both governments and private industry. Settle in. /1

Happy #LaborDay! Let’s take a moment to honor the nation's library workers whose dedication and expertise keep our libraries strong, even in today’s challenging political climate. Their steadfast commitment to the freedom to read is vital to our democracy.

What are pathways? Pathways allow K-12 students to pursue degrees that align with their interests & aspirations. However, pathways tend to be complex systems for students & families to navigate. A new EdTrust & All4Ed report explains the ideal system: edtru.st/3Xmz1CH

One of these wastewater viral activity maps belongs to Newsweek, the other belongs to the CDC. One covers the news, the other wants you back in the office. newsweek.com/covid-map-upda…

Reminder: nominations for the I Love My Librarian Award are due by September 30th! Your favorite librarian, should they be recognized, could receive $5,000 and some much needed recognition! Details and submissions at: ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librar…

🚨 Do not underestimate the importance of today! 🚨 CVF are finally able to take our advocacy for #SafeSchools to the next level. Safety for children, school staff, families, and communities from not just Covid, but *all* airborne contaminants. beau blundell 1/