Investing in Black male students’ success

Supporting Seattle Public Schools’ efforts to dismantle a racist system

August 13, 2020

By Sally Gillis, Managing Director, Strategic Impact and Partnerships

For too long, racist education structures and systems in our city and country have stymied the success of Black students. The barriers to academic achievement are particularly high for young Black male students, who are disproportionately disciplined in the classroom. This practice holds students back…