Ruth Okoye, Ed. D., is a 30-year educator. She has taught in private and public school settings and is passionate about literacy, educational technology, and ed-tech coaching. She currently serves as ...

Two U.S. experts in EDI discuss how universities can continue to support and advance equality of opportunity in the face of mounting challenges to diversity work. August 25, 2025 Equity, diversity and ...

When it comes to education in New Jersey, it looks like "female and male" are out and gender-neutral terms are in. The New Jersey State Board of Education [NJSBE] adopted an equity policy that ...

Young Johnny goes to a public high school that does not offer many opportunities or ways to demonstrate talent. He comes from a low-income, underprivileged family but is the type of student who always ...

Mr. Jefferson, I notice that you used the word “equal” — as in, “All men are created equal” — in your so-called <a href=" ...

The words equality and equity often get used interchangeably, but they have quite different meanings. Equality is an objective term — it means just what it implies and there is little room for debate.

Even though the calendar shows New Jersey entering the dog days of summer, lawmakers are getting a jump on campaign season, embracing the culture wars that seem to have taken hold throughout the ...

“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” – Audre Lorde With the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Affirmative Action, I am ...

Adeyemi Stembridge has a new book out, Brilliant Teaching: Using Culture and Artful Thinking to Close Equity Gaps, in which he urges teachers to adopt an artful mindset. The educational consultant, ...