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Episode 40: From Civil Rights to Civics - Dr. Raymond Pierce on Equity in Education
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The Southern Education Foundation has played a crucial role in transforming education for African American and low-income students in the South. Dr. Raymond Pierce, former civil rights attorney and dynamic President and CEO of the Southern Education Foundation, dives into the organization’s rich history, rooted in the aftermath of the Civil War, and its relentless mission to revolutionize education. In this episode, Dr. Pierce addresses the ongoing challenges of achieving educational equity, highlighting the essential contribution of civics education in advancing racial justice and democracy. Despite the many obstacles, he remains optimistic about the potential for progress and the future of equitable education. [Transcript for Episode 40 is available on EdFixPodcast.com]
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Manage episode 429058004 series 3560638
The Southern Education Foundation has played a crucial role in transforming education for African American and low-income students in the South. Dr. Raymond Pierce, former civil rights attorney and dynamic President and CEO of the Southern Education Foundation, dives into the organization’s rich history, rooted in the aftermath of the Civil War, and its relentless mission to revolutionize education. In this episode, Dr. Pierce addresses the ongoing challenges of achieving educational equity, highlighting the essential contribution of civics education in advancing racial justice and democracy. Despite the many obstacles, he remains optimistic about the potential for progress and the future of equitable education. [Transcript for Episode 40 is available on EdFixPodcast.com]
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