NEW REPORT: Racial + Ethnic Disparities in K-16 Education in RI (rikidscount.org/Portals/0/Uplo)
As said: “Our public schools are becoming increasingly diverse & if we don’t get this right for Students of Color, we are condemning our entire education system to failure…
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The bill (2023-H 5010) would direct that services provided by school social workers + certified school psychologists would be included as health care-related services eligible for federal Medicaid reimbursement.
warwickonline.com/stories/mcnama #edchatRI #MentalHealthRI via
We need to get at the root of this crisis and ensure that Black women receive the high-quality, respectful, and affordable care they want and need in health care settings, in their homes, and in their communities.
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It's enraging that this info is current:
- Nationally, Black women are three to four times more likely than white women to die of pregnancy-related complications.
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Join us for the release of our latest publication: "Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal, Infant, and Young Children's Health in Rhode Island" on Monday at 3pm via Zoom.
Panelists will include policymakers, advocates, medical professionals, and parents.
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- The Black infant mortality rate is the highest of any racial or ethnic group even after controlling for risk factors.
...and these are 2 data points from a constellation of evidence that tells a story of inequity.
This is avoidable. This is solvable.
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It's enraging that this info is current:
- Nationally, Black women are three to four times more likely than white women to die of pregnancy-related complications.
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Join us Mon @ 3pm! We're releasing our latest publication: “Racial + Ethnic Disparities in Maternal, Infant, and Young Children’s Health in RI”
We moved it to Zoom to accommodate everyone!
But you've gotta register: eventbrite.com/e/racial-and-e #BlackMaternalHealth #BMHW23 #BMHW
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Taking a quick break from writing to remind everyone @RIKidsCount is releasing a brief "Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal, Infant, and Young Children's Health in Rhode Island" 
week from today!
A great way to honor #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay is to register below
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Youth — and those with lived experience — have invaluable insight + expertise.
You're never too young (or "too" anything, really) to advocate for what you believe in.
10 Ways Youth Can Engage in Activism
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My thoughts are with the Monterey Park community and the families of the victims of last night’s horrific act of violence. The term"American exceptionalism" can be associated with many things. Unfortunately, one of them is mass shootings. We must do more to address gun violence.
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Our statement on the devastating events in Monterey Park. #StopAAPIHate
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Our recommendations lays it all out. We need more teachers of Color!
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ABSOLUTELY right @DanMcGowan — we aren't waiting for anyone! Together w our partners, we want the data + lived experiences of our students to drive the discussion.
bostonglobe.com/2023/01/19/met #edchatRI
Our newest publication contains concrete policy recommendations for change:
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Excellent and important report by on racial/ethnic disparities in education. RI's K-12 system is underperforming across nearly every district, but the outcomes for disadvantaged students are particularly alarming and generally worse than the disparity in other states
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NEW REPORT: Racial + Ethnic Disparities in K-16 Education in RI (rikidscount.org/Portals/0/Uplo)
As @PaigeCParks said: “Our public schools are becoming increasingly diverse & if we don’t get this right for Students of Color, we are condemning our entire education system to failure…
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Important new report released in partnership w/ /Dr Adama Brown on persistent, unacceptable racial & ethnic disparities in education w/incredible panel &
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Fantastic panel led by @Hey_JessV included frustration w/ persistent disparities, anger that more hasn’t been done, & optimism that communities armed w/ data can demand change. TY Jully @youngvoicesri, Naiommy @PLEERI, Christine Alves @RISPE_official & Dr. Brown @liveunitedri twitter.com/RIKidsCount/st…
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Our very first recommendation? Center the voices of Arab, Asian, Black, Latino, and Native American youth and parents in policy decisions.
Please see page 13 for the full list: rikidscount.org/Portals/0/Uplo #edchatRI
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ABSOLUTELY right — we aren't waiting for anyone! Together w our partners, we want the data + lived experiences of our students to drive the discussion.
bostonglobe.com/2023/01/19/met #edchatRI
Our newest publication contains concrete policy recommendations for change:
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Lead poisoning toll falls most heavily on Children of Color and in our core cities like . We need to address lead in our homes & in our water. It is an equity, health, & education issue. bostonglobe.com/2023/01/19/met via
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…This report provides concrete policy recommendations that are informed by Students, Parents, and Educators of Color. The data is here, the research is here, the recommendations are here. Now it’s time for action.”
Let’s go #edchatRI
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“We need to provide this data to show where students of color are struggling. Then, we need to bring educators, policymakers and families of color together to understand the barriers and create solutions around it.” pbn.com/kids-count-rac
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Would it get your attention if I told you that lack of child care access costs our economy $1.36 BILLION annually? Now what if I told you that this is the actual figure for the state of Utah alone. Child care is the backbone of a functioning economy.
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Root causes of racial and ethnic disparities in education: to understand the 'why' and 'how', we must ground ourselves in the policies and legacy of racism. Please read/share this 
Racial and ethnic disparities have existed in the US and RI from its founding. #edchatRIShow this thread
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This report is grounded in the experiences and wisdom of those most impacted by disparities in education- our Students, Families, and Educators of Color. Many thanks to them for their valuable contributions. #EdChatRI
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NEW REPORT: Racial + Ethnic Disparities in K-16 Education in RI (rikidscount.org/Portals/0/Uplo)
As @PaigeCParks said: “Our public schools are becoming increasingly diverse & if we don’t get this right for Students of Color, we are condemning our entire education system to failure…
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…This report provides concrete policy recommendations that are informed by Students, Parents, and Educators of Color. The data is here, the research is here, the recommendations are here. Now it’s time for action.”
Let’s go #edchatRI
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Thank you for covering this important issue. Addressing racial and ethnic disparities in education is key to our children and our state’s success.
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New on @ProvBusNews: Racial and ethnic disparities in education continue to be persistent in Rhode Island, according to @RIKidsCount's latest issue brief.
pbn.com/kids-count-rac
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Wicked smart, engaged, motivated & insightful panel on how to address (eliminate) racial and ethnic disparities in education in RI.
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise
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instead of giving money to a harmful system like WHO ACTIVELY TARGET BLACK & BROWN STUDENTS, why don't we invest in the health & well-being of our students by hiring counselors, nurses, teachers of color!
#CounselorsNotCops
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Here's a compelling chart, showing why we support the #CounselorsNotCops movement here in Rhode Island.
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@PaigeCParks arms the audience with data and reminds them that they — parents, students, and constituents — have the power to create change. @RIKidsCount rikidscount.org/Portals/0/Uplo
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Amazing presentation today by about Data, policy and community solutions to addressing racial and ethnic disparities in K-16 education in Rhode Island!!
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Issue Brief event at A critical recommendation re. racial gaps in college completion: Provide academic, financial, and social supports for college students of color to help increase college completion rates. Thank you
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And so many other disadvantages. Socio economic pressures from their college classmates (spending behavior e.g.) structural inequities in college, financial and family pressures at home. Lack of support in college.
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There are large gaps in college completion by race and ethnicity among Rhode Island public high school graduates.
Students of Color often arrive at college with academic potential but less academic preparation and social capital than other students. #edchatRI
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This report provides recommendations that the community and policymakers can use to drive change and work together to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in education. We look forward to working with you rikidscount.org/Portals/0/Uplo
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More DATA on why Police Free Schools is imperative in addressing racial inequities
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Here's a compelling chart, showing why we support the #CounselorsNotCops movement here in Rhode Island.
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When Students of Color are taught by Educators of Color they have better educational outcomes. RI needs to do more to recruit & retain a diverse education workforce. See latest Issue Brief for how we can do better. #edchat rikidscount.org
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Middle Eastern, North African, Arab + Iranian communities have advocated for decades for to create a separate category for themselves. Bc Arab + Iranian students aren't demographically identified, they are often overlooked+ underrepresented in equity initiatives.
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• Middle Eastern and North African communities are racially and ethnically diverse. The U.S. Census Bureau considers people descended from the Middle East and North Africa to be white.
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The lack of disaggregated data for the Asian population contributes to the misperception that all Asian Americans are excelling, resulting in underrepresentation in equity initiatives, especially for Southeast Asians where the largest disparities are found.
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The disparity across Asian subgroups can be attributed to differences in immigration origins, educational attainment, occupations, and generational wealth.
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Data Limitations: The Need for Disaggregation and Improved Collection (!)
• The Asian American community is diverse, the fastest-growing, and the most economically divided racial and ethnic group in the United States.
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