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Progression Towards Equity

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How does equity become the lens through which all aspects of the educational experience are filtered? And why is this essential for the K-12 education system? Addressing the gaps of opportunity and supports for students goes beyond a checklist and may seem insurmountable.

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Brown v. Board of Education: 65 years later

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A landmark 1954 Supreme Court case, now 65 years since—what have been the impacts and progress?

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Ephrata Area students aim higher through Attollo program experience

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In this episode of Keystone Education Radio, we travel to Ephrata Area School District (Lancaster Co.) to talk to students, staff and administrators involved in their Attollo Recruit program, an innovative program supporting equity in the district.

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Equity in Pennsylvania schools

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PSBA CEO and podcast host Nathan G. Mains talks about equity with Dr. Heather Bennett Esq., PSBA’s director of Equity Services. Dr. Bennett clarifies the difference between equality and equity, and talks about Pennsylvania schools most urgent equity needs.

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A pen pal program, celebrating Music in Our Schools Month, and an update on transgender students’ use of facilities

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Transgender students’ use of school restrooms continue to be a much-discussed topic. Later in the program, we’ll be joined by Emily Leader for the latest developments. We also will be discussing a pen pal program at Oley Valley School District.