Pennsylvania
Center for the Study of Race and Equity
Vision: The Center aims to publish cutting-edge implications for education policy and practice, and to unite scholars researching topics pertaining to equity and race in education. The Center has collaborated on funded research projects and reports, as well as environmental assessment activities.
Impact: Past research and publications produced by the center includes the ‘New York City Black and Latino Male High school Achievement Study,’ ‘Black Student Suspension in the South,’ and ‘Racial Disparities in Ferguson, Missouri Schools.’
Put People First! PA
Vision: PPF! PA is a vehicle for everyday people across Pennsylvania to unite, build power, and claim human rights. PPF! PA’s current campaign is for the human right health care. The goal of this campaign is to pass legislation that insures universal health care in Pennsylvania.
Impact: In 2017, won Healthcare Town Halls for public comment as part of the insurance rate review process. In 2016 over 600 people came together to win the first public hearing on Obamacare rate increases in Harrisburg. In 2016 produced the report Beyond Coverage: Putting People First in PA’s Health Care System.