Black Education Leaders on Why Reformers Need an Attitude Adjustment

Christine Campbell, bia a kind Deb Britt email:

Ken began by asking Tonya and Raymond for their thoughts about the tension between having an urgent “children first agenda” and the need to take the time to really understand and engage a community. Long-term sustainability requires both, he said, but often we are forced into a false choice. He then asked, “How do we convince reform leaders and funders of the importance of engaging the community and doing it in deep and authentic ways?”

Among the important points they all raised: