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Seven Actions Fulfill the Promise of Brown & Mendez

1

Protect Civil Rights
as the foundation of a viable, healthy democracy, framed in the Declaration of Independence, guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution and codified by civil rights legislation.

2

Engage Community
to protect the civil rights of all children by holding states and schools accountable for excellence and equity in education.

3

Demand Fair Funding
so that every child receives a quality education through fair and equitable distribution of resources.

4

Hold Schools Accountable
for the high achievement of all students, through fair and equitable practices that ensure their success and do not hurt kids.

5

Strengthen School Holding Power
from pre-kindergarten to college completion, ensuring that every student is valued, graduates from high school with a diploma, and is prepared for college, work and civic engagement.

6

Require Teaching Quality
so that every student benefits from teachers who are certified, teach in their content area, and meet or exceed high standards of excellence.

7

Ensure Access and Inclusion
so that every child, regardless of race, color, national origin, home language, gender, economic circumstance or disability, attends a good schools, has opportunities to learn and appropriate support to reach his or her highest potential.