Education

Insights and analysis into how education policy can influence gender equality and equity understood intersectionally, in schools, communities and in families.

Education, Health, Leadership, Representation & Civil Rights

American Attitudes Toward Transgender Rights

Anti-trans legislation is increasing in state legislatures. Do Americans approve of these attacks on transgender rights?

Condom on banana to depict comprehensive sex education.

Education, Health

More than Ever, We Need Comprehensive Sex Education

Comprehensive sex education is effective and supported by most Americans. Why is it not the standard in US public schools?

Education

Anti-Diversity and Pro-Diversity Education Bills

The past few years have witnessed attacks on diversity in public education. This map reflects tracks anti-diversity and pro-diversity bills in state legislatures.

Neon lights that read: Higher Ed Not Debt

Education

Negative Dowry: Why Women of Color Owe More Student Debt

Student debt is a crisis for women, particularly women of color. How did we get here?

National School Walkout against gun violence

Education, Violence

Gun Violence in Schools: A Roundtable Discussion

The epidemic of gun violence in schools has prompted some politicians and schools to push for greater security measures. We spoke to experts about how to best prevent school shootings and make schools safer for marginalized students.

Education, Labor, Family & Economic Security

Black Women and the Black Tax

Responding to institutional neglect, Black women are more likely to provide financial assistance to family members than other groups. What can federal policymakers do to address the Black Tax—a racial and gender wealth gap?

White teacher teaching students about LGBTQ movements, with rainbow flag

Education

Queer Students of Color and Diversity Mandates in Public Education

In March 2022, Donald Trump told his supporters in South Carolina: “We have no choice, the fate of any nation ultimately depends upon the willingness of its citizens to lay down… their very lives to defend their country.” What ominous threat was he referencing? Diversity mandates in public education, or the specter of critical race theory and LGBTQ history in classrooms.

Education, Health

Gendered Racial Projects: Anti-Trans, Anti-CRT, and Anti-Abortion Legislation

Political attacks on trans youth, anti-racist school curriculum, and abortion share an ideological framework. Our political response should bring these fights together.