Press Release: NCSD and REEL Policy Clinic Issue Statement on SCOTUS Order in TJ Case

February 20, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washington, D.C. – February 20, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court released an order denying a petition to take up the Coalition for TJ v. Fairfax County School Board specialized school admissions case. The decision comes after multiple deliberations following a petition for writ of certiorari filed […]

Public Statement: Diversity in Our Nation's Schools Promotes Educational Opportunity and Strengthens Our Democracy

NCSD Issues Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Harvard and UNC Cases

Diversity in Our Nation’s Schools Promotes Educational Opportunity and Strengthens Our Democracy

In the face of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Harvard University and University of North Carolina admissions cases, the National Coalition on School Diversity (NCSD) reiterates its unwavering […]

Press Release: Education and Civil Rights Groups Urge Congress to Use the Federal Budget to Increase Access to Integrated and Inclusive Schools

Public Schools are Resegregating at Alarming Rates, Leaving Behind the Tremendous Benefits That Come with Diversity

April 26, 2021

Congress must use the fiscal year 2022 budget to support communities in their efforts to develop and implement strategies that promote racial and socioeconomic integration in their public schools, and direct the Department of […]

Press Release: NCSD-Endorsed Strength in Diversity Act Passes in Historic U.S. House Vote

EMBARGOED UNTIL TUES, 9/15, AFTER VOTE CONTACT: Michael Mouton Communications & Partnerships Manager – NCSD mmouton@prrac.org 281-796-0570

Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2639, the Strength in Diversity Act with over 100 co-sponsors. The Strength in Diversity Act was introduced by Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (OH-11) in the House and by […]

Press Release: NCSD Lauds the Introduction of the Strength in Diversity Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 05/10/19

Washington, DC – This week, Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Rep. Marcia Fudge (OH-11) respectively introduced the Senate and House of Representatives versions of the Strength in Diversity Act. Specifically, the NCSD-endorsed proposed legislation would provide support and funding for voluntary, local efforts to further the socioeconomic and racial integration of […]

Press Release: NCSD Decries Secretary DeVos and Attorney General Sessions for Removal of School Integration Guidance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/03/18

Washington, DC – Today, in another unprovoked attack on local voluntary school integration efforts, Secretary Betsy DeVos and Attorney General Jeff Sessions withdrew an important tool meant to help districts better understand what they can and cannot do in their efforts to promote racial diversity in elementary and secondary public schools.

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Press Release: 40 organizations join NCSD in requesting removal of anti-integration riders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5/31/18

CONTACT Michael Mouton, Communications & Partnerships Manager National Coalition on School Diversity mmouton@prrac.org

Washington, DC – Over 40 organizations that collectively represent millions of educators, advocates, and other education leaders signed on to two letters submitted to Congress today by the National Coalition on School […]

Press Release: How To Cultivate An Inclusive Environment To Help Students Of Color Thrive

How To Cultivate An Inclusive Environment To Help Students Of Color Thrive New research brief outlines best practices to support students of color attending schools with a majority of white children.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2017 Contact: Kimberly Hall National Coalition on School Diversity Khall@PRRAC.org 813-802-8206

Washington, DC – Today the […]

Press Release: DOE Secretary Betsy DeVos pulls funding for Opening Doors, Expanding Opportunities grant program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/30/17

CONTACT Kimberly Hall, Communications & Partnerships Manager National Coalition on School Diversity 813-802-8206 khall@PRRAC.org

Washington, DC – The National Coalition on School Diversity (NCSD) and our partners are disappointed by Secretary of the Department of Education (DOE) Betsy DeVos’ decision to eliminate funding for the Opening Doors, Expanding Opportunities (ODEO) grant […]

Press Release: NCSD Urges Policies to Mitigate Racial and SES Segregation in Schools Confirmed by GAO Report

National Coalition on School Diversity Urges Policies to Mitigate Racial and Socioeconomic Segregation in Schools Confirmed by GAO Report by Stanley Augustin (Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights) May 18, 2016 View PDF version here.